Driver

We are Pilgrim’s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim’s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year.
  
The wider Pilgrim’s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we’re one of the world’s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
  
Our Pilgrim’s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK’s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.
  
We strive every day to make Pilgrim’s Food Master’s a safe, healthy and happy place to work for all of our 4,500 employees.  We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace.

About The Role

A great opportunity for someone seeking casual work on an adhoc basis with semi-flexible hours.

As our cover driver, you will be covering driver holidays/sickness meaning these hours need to be on an ad hoc/flexible basis.

When out driving you will be responsible for delivering orders to new and regular customers throughout the South West. When in the warehouse you will be picking customer orders and carrying out other warehouse functions as required.

The specific skills and job requirements are summarised below.
You must be smart, clean and tidy every day. You must wear full Oakhouse Foods uniform including an ID badge. Our uniform is Oakhouse Foods corporate shirt, plus black trousers (or skirt for women) (no tracksuits) and black shoes (no trainers). We will provide you with this uniform
Check van daily and report any defects and issues. Ensure the van is always in a smart, presentable condition – clean regularly as needed (at least once a Week)
We normally expect a driver to make 45-50 deliveries per day on average, subject to distance. This day would also include delivering a small number of leaflets or making one or two sales calls (sheltered homes, etc.). Where the delivery numbers are less than this, the manager will arrange additional sales activities for you on the round, including Leaflet Dropping, replenishing leaflet dispensers, calls on other contacts, etc.
No Smoking is allowed when handling food, or in the freezer or cab compartments.
No other person is allowed to drive the van unless permission is given by the franchisee or manager. No passengers unless employed by the company.
You’ll arrive at the unit 15-20 minutes before you need to leave, in time to load the day’s deliveries, check your round sheet and route. Also checking for any special instructions.
Put food in customer freezers as required (always offer).
Collect cash, cheques, etc. (All cheques require Bank Card details) and store safely
Friendly chat with customers, promoting our full range and promote current offers, as instructed by your manager. Ensure they have current brochures.
Cash up your round at the end of the day, and hand to your manager.
Deliver Oakhouse marketing leaflets as directed by your manager.
Actively seek new customers around the deliveries being made and promote our ‘Recommend-a Friend’ system
Carry out any other tasks reasonably requested by your manager in the interest of Oakhouse Foods. This may include stock handling and customer contacts.
What You Will Be Doing

Oakhouse Foods make and deliver frozen meals and desserts. Our customers are mainly older people living at home or in sheltered accommodation. As one of our drivers, you will be responsible for delivering orders to new and regular customers each day, throughout the South West. Most customers have a delivery weekly, or fortnightly and you will have a series of regular delivery rounds.

The role of the driver is extremely important to our business and is wider than simply delivering food. You are the face of our business and therefore you can make the difference between customers staying with us or leaving us. It is up to you to set the service standard for our business. Because you are out in our main market all the time you form a key part of our business development activity too. In addition to driving, you will need to be available to support the warehouse operatives as and when required, i.e. to covers staff holidays, sickness, etc.

What You Will Need
You will need to be organised and able to work diligently through a range of tasks each day. You’ll also need to be reasonably fit.
Previous experience as a delivery driver would be useful, but is not essential as full training provided
All our drivers will require a satisfactory DBS check
Why Join Pilgrim’s Food Masters 

Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim’s we focus on what’s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is:  To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members