Class 2 Multi Drop Driver (Full Time and Term-Time avail)

Want to work for a purpose driven, family run business? Keen to work in a customer service focused logistics operation?

Dunsters Farm Foodservice is an award-winning, independent food wholesaler with depots in Bury, Preston and Oswestry.

We’re seeking Class 2 Multi-Drop Drivers to join our Bury team
You’ll be working on a, permanent basis, on a 5 day Mon-Fri shift pattern, contracted to 40hrs per week, with start times between 04:00 and 06:00. This role will require flexibility on your working week as some days will be longer than others.

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Class 2 Term Time Driver, you’ll receive:

• Annual salary: £32,000 full time £27,938 Term Time
• Bonus: Up to £3,000 per year full time £2,250 Term Time
• On-going annual CPC training
• Dunsters Farm discount scheme after probation
• Benefits: A wide range of benefits including 32 days paid holiday, life insurance, staff discounts and a health cash plan covering opticians, dentist, physio, and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Work as a part of the team delivering products to customer premises on a multidrop basis – an average of 12 drops per day.

· Once you've completed your induction, you will have a multi-drop route of your own, enabling you to build a strong rapport with customers.

• Maintain accurate driving/working time records using the Tdi system and manual entries to record all working hours as required by the WTD regulations
• Operate company vehicles in a safe, legal, and efficient manner
• Ensure all products are checked off the vehicle and the customer receive the correct products and delivery documentation
• Keep customers informed of their estimated time of delivery and where issues occur communicate with them in a polite and courteous manner

What does "term time only" mean?

You will only be required to be on shift for 39 weeks per year (school term time), for the other 13 weeks (school holidays) you will not be required to work, however you will be paid pro rata, meaning you still get paid monthly throughout the year, regardless of whether you are on shift or not.

What were looking for:

• Previous experience in multidrop, deliveries preferable but not essential.

· A positive, proactive attitude – it's a physical job that keeps you on the go

· A full UK driving licence with category Class 2 Entitlement, new passes welcome.

• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence (no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)
• An up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph
• Excellent customer service skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check)
• Be prepared to commute to Bury (BL9 7BR) for the required shift pattern.

A great fit for a growing team: We’re a small, driven team looking for someone who’s passionate about customer service and wants a role that works around their family commitments. If that sounds like you, let’s have a chat!

What is the company like?

Established in 1963, Dunsters Farm are a family run foodservice delivering chilled, ambient and non-food products to catering customers with depots in Bury, Preston and Oswestry.

We are a purpose driven company that is growing year on year. Proud winners of the Family Business of the Year Awards 2024 & Good Employment Charter’s Flexible Working Award 2022. We are proud Members of The Greater Manchester Employment Charter and a Real Living Wage employer.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person