Van Driver

London, HA9

About Us
Here at Suma, we've been doing things a bit differently for over 40 years. Not only in our mission to supply everything vegetarian, ethical and sustainable, but also in how we run our successful business.

Suma is a worker co-operative; a business owned and run by nearly 200 members who work here. We're a group of ordinary people who have built a business on principles of integrity and equality. Suma workers work together collectively to set the direction of the business - there are no shareholders and no traditional 'bosses'. Everyone at Suma gets paid the same wage, takes personal and equal responsibility and does a range of different jobs each week.

We are currently looking for a Van Driver to join us on a full-time basis for a fixed-term contract of 12 months. There are also opportunities for permanent employment.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnicity or gender, but as members of ethnic minority groups and women are currently under-represented in the co-op, we particularly encourage applications from women and ethnic minority candidates. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

The Benefits

• Salary of £17.24 per hour (expenses as extra)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount on goods Suma sells
• Overtime can be taken as pay or time off in lieu
• Access to occupational sick pay

This is a fantastic opportunity for a conscientious, customer-focused driver to join our purpose-led co-operative and play a key role at the frontline of our service.

You'll discover a role with plenty of day-to-day variety, as well as the chance to build your skills and progress through our first-class training and development programme.

So, if you want to take the next step in your career, read on and apply today

The Role

As a Van Driver, you will play an essential role in supporting the safe and reliable distribution of our goods.

Specifically, you will deliver and collect products for customers, ensuring each drop is completed with excellent customer service, while following all relevant policies, procedures, and driving regulations.

You will also support effective communication with coordinators and debrief teams, ensuring issues are reported promptly so routes run smoothly and vehicles remain roadworthy.

Additionally, you will:

• Assist with route planning
• Manage and complete all required paperwork
• Maintain accurate run details
• Complete daily vehicle checks

About You
To be considered as a Van Driver, you will need:

• Experience of driving in a safe, legal and conscientious manner
• Knowledge of vehicle operating and loading procedures and laws
• Knowledge of the Highway Code and willingness to keep up to date with changes
• An understanding of Working Time Directive regulations and accurate recording of hours
• The ability to observe all health and safety rules and guidelines
• The ability to work long and unsociable hours when required
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent time management
• Excellent communication skills
• A willingness to undertake HGV training as part of professional development

Other organisations may call this role Delivery Driver, Multi-Drop Driver, Van Delivery Operative, Commercial Driver, or Goods Delivery Driver.

Webrecruit and Suma are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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