Van Driver

Operations - Taiko Acton- BONSAI

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £14.27

Contracted Hours:

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do:

• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part of our success story
• Be able to Drive a Van to collect chilled/frozen goods.
• Unload delivery vehicles using a fork lift.
• Check that the goods received are the correct item and quantity as on the delivery note. Check the temperature of all chilled and frozen products before signing any paperwork.
• Report stock shortages or warehouse plant breakdown to the Warehouse Charge Hand / Purchasing and Warehouse Manager in a timely manner.
• Put a bar code label / GRN number on all items received into the warehouse.
• Place all stock items in the correct place inside the warehouse.
• Pick stock items following the planner following the first in first out principle.
• Ensure that the warehouse and yard is kept clean and tidy.
• Crush cardboard boxes and place complete bales in the correct place.
• Assist dispatch team when required.
• Follow all the company procedures and rules at all times

What you’ll need:

• Valid UK Full Driving License
• Can able to drive to Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Spain
• Good understanding of the operation and products
• High level of reliability and flexibility is required
• Punctuality is essential.
• Good command of English; sufficient to perform the job effectively.
• Be able to take ad hoc tasks

We're proud to offer:

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

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