Logistics Driver

**Job Title**:Driver - Full Time**

**Reports to**:Warehouse and Transport Manager**

As an award-winning Scottish business, Hickory has a reputation for delivering bold culinary leading-edge food and drink experiences in beautiful venues, with a focus on innovative and invigorating menus.

Founded in in 2012, our roots are firmly on Scottish soil. You’ll find our teams creating magic at our concept kitchen in East Lothian, or in the thick of it at our Hickory HQ in Edinburgh’s West End.

We’re inspired by local, seasonal produce and we have the utmost respect for good, honest ingredients to showcase the best of Scotland’s Larder. Working for Hickory you will join an award-winning team passionate about training, learning, and developing our future stars, innovation and leadership from within. Aiming to promote a culture of respect throughout the food, drink and events industry and to improve service standards and product quality for hickory and its partners at every touch point.

The person we are looking for must have a real passion for food and events. We are a friendly, decent bunch and we respect our people, places and planet. We want someone who has a real drive and enthusiasm for their job, as well as for their colleagues and the company. We always put the customer at the heart of our decisions, and never accept anything less than 5 star standards - that’s the Hickory Way.

**Role**

We are looking for a Logistics Driver to help us get this show on the road As well as working within our friendly logistics team, you’ll be responsible for assisting the team in the preparation and delivery of equipment to a wide array of events in any one of our incredible venues across Scotland. We’re fortunate to work in some of the most spectacular settings in Scotland, and you get to be a part of it all.

**Key Deliverables**

No two days are the same. If you like to be behind the wheel, have excellent organisational skills and love a bit of last-minute problem solving, you’ll thrive in this role. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Responsible for ensuring that the required equipment for every job is packed and delivered on time as per the event schedule.
- Responsible for the delivery of equipment and food to outside events on time and to the highest standard.
- Ensure the very highest standard of food hygiene and health and safety during transportation and storage.
- Sound management and communication with the Event Manager and supervisors during events.
- Assisting with the back of house team during an event, to ensure the event runs smoothly.
- Responsible for the loading/unloading of vans during an event.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Hickory operational quality and service standard policies and procedures.
**The Person**
- Hold a current UK driving licence and enjoy being behind the wheel.
- Well organised and unflappable - there’s always a problem to be solved at the last hour
- Be able to demonstrate clear and logical management experience under pressure
- Ability to multi-task (not whilst driving, of course).
- Must have extensive experience within the catering and events industry
- we need you to hit the ground running.
- Be physically strong to meet the requirements of the logistics department work load - we’ll make sure you’re well fed and watered.
- Be mindful of the company’s brand and reputation at all times, whether working with internal teams, professional advisors, suppliers or clients - you’ll often be the first person on site, showcasing what Hickory are all about.
- Be positive, polite and persuasive with effective communication skills.
- Time keeping is essential. You’ll need to be punctual at all times and drive teams to meet deadlines with accuracy.
- Commitment to quality and ensuring health and safety standards are complied with
- Ability to motivate and provide guidance.
- We’re one big team, so we’ll need you to take direction and offer directions to new team members.
**Hours**
- 5 days out of 7 to suit the needs of the business, to include evenings and weekends
- Willingness and flexibility to work outside these hours when necessary to meet the requirements of the job.
- 28 Days holiday including public holidays + Birthday holiday
- Holidays to be taken to suit the seasonal needs of the business

**Salary**: £20,800 gross per annum, weekly paid. Full time, permanent contract.

**Location**:
Based Unit 6, Merryfield Business Centre, Macmerry, East Lothian, EH33 1RD

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,800.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
Schedule:

- Weekend availability
**Experience**:

- driving: 3 years (required)