Cover Driver

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 Dorset. 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. 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 - cleaned daily.
- 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. 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.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £86.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Driving: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- DBS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Driver