Drivers Mate - Salary £34,500 - Dagenham - 45 Hours per week - Nights

Fresh Direct is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco GB – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in the Dagenham as Driver Mate and take your career to the next level.  

A satisfying role 

With Fresh Direct Drivers Mates is a great chance to work as part of the team with a HGV drivers enroute. And our ongoing coaching afterwards means you can develop at your own pace.

As a multi-drop drivers mate, there’ll never be a dull day. Delivering to a wide range of customers on well-planned routes, there will be some element of picking stock at each drop which breaks the driving up and keeps you active.

What you bring to the mix 

As someone who genuinely cares about providing a great service for customers and colleagues, you have what it takes to make a difference here: 

• a good eye for detail and accuracy 
• like being part of a team 
• basic language skills and the ability to perform simple calculations 
• comfortable working in a cold environment 
• the ability to lift up to 25kg. 

Bags of benefits 

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too. 

 Tempted to join the team? Apply today! 

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.