Join Our Team as a 7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver at Salvo 1968!

Are you a responsible, customer-oriented Delivery Driver (7.5 Tonne) looking for an exciting opportunity? Salvo 1968, a leading Italian food wholesaler based in Cheshunt, is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to join our dedicated team. Drive with us and help deliver the finest Italian goods to our depots and customers.

Position: Full Time, Permanent 

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Working Hours: 42.5 Hours per week, 6am - 3:30pm from Monday to Friday. 

• Saturday work may be required, as overtime. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Vehicle Checks: Conduct daily walk-around checks of vehicles and equipment, ensuring functionality and cleanliness. Maintain records.

• Driving & Safety: Follow speed and weight limits, adhere to Road Safety Regulations, and manage tachograph usage. Report incidents immediately.

• Load Security: Secure and handle loads carefully. Use devices to record deliveries and ensure proper storage of chilled items.

• Maintenance: Keep the vehicle clean; smoking/vaping in the vehicle is prohibited.

• Communication: Maintain contact with the depot, providing updates and completing paperwork on time.

• PPE: Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at all times.

• Brand Representation: Uphold a professional demeanour as a representative of the Salvo brand.

• Additional Duties: Assist with deliveries on non-driving days and perform other tasks as needed.

Person Specification:

• A clean, valid driver’s license for 7.5-tonne vehicles.
• Physically capable of handling heavy loads (within safety limits).
• A positive, flexible attitude with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• A team player with a professional, customer-friendly approach.
• High attention to detail and safety awareness.

Benefits:

• Career Development: We are committed to your growth and learning. Our comprehensive learning platform offers access to hundreds of online modules designed to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.

• Holidays: From 2025, Enjoy our new generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.

• Wellness Day: We care about your well-being! Each year, take one additional wellness day on us to recharge. (From 2025)

• Discounts: Benefit from a 15% discount on trade prices at Salvo 1968.

• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access a range of support services, including mental health assistance (remote counselling), legal guidance, and financial advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.

• Team Socials: Participate in our vibrant team culture with annual Christmas and summer parties.

• Enhanced Family Leave: We offer up to six months of fully paid maternity/adoption leave, six weeks of fully paid paternity leave, and enhanced shared parental leave, based on length of service.

• Time Off for Fertility Treatment: We understand the importance of family planning. Employees receiving fertility treatment or supporting a partner undergoing treatment can take paid leave for up to six sessions per year.

• Paid Leave for Carers: We support those with caring responsibilities by offering up to five paid leave days per year.

• Paid Company Sick Leave: Employees who have completed their probationary period are entitled to one week of fully paid sick leave.