3.5 TONNE VAN DRIVER
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Pay: £29,530.00 per year
Job Description:
About Savona
Savona is a leading independent foodservice wholesaler with over 50 years of experience supplying chefs, caterers, and hospitality professionals across the South of England. What truly sets us apart isn’t just our products – it’s our people, our culture, and our customer-first mindset.
We’re a business built on relationships. Every order, every delivery, every conversation is driven by one simple value: put the customer at the heart of everything we do. Our team takes pride in going the extra mile – anticipating needs, solving problems, and delivering a service experience that is personal, reliable, and refreshingly genuine.
We work fast, stay flexible, and think differently. As an independent company, we have the freedom to innovate, to act quickly, and to put doing the right thing above all else. Collaboration and integrity guide how we work – with our customers, our partners, and each other.
At Savona, you’ll join a team that values initiative, celebrates fresh ideas, and supports each other to grow. We’re passionate about food, serious about service, and proud of the reputation we’ve built.
Duties will include:
- Complete all deliveries to customers within the given timescales
- Complete all daily vehicle checks and follow the correct defect reporting procedures
- To complete documentation accurately and clearly
- Always operate the vehicle in a safe and economical manner ensuring that it is maintained in a clean and tidy state
- Effectively communicate problems and delays to all relevant parties
- Safely loading and unloading whilst complying with the correct procedure for given location
- Maintain a full knowledge of the Highway Code, Working Time Directive, EU Drivers Hours Regulations and vehicle operations
- To ensure all Legal Health and Safety legislation and Operational procedures are always adhered to and to always work within Health and Safety Guidelines, ensuring the safety of themselves and others
- To work within other areas/departments within the company as requested by Management from time to time
- To maintain a positive and caring attitude towards customers whilst delivering to their premises
- To keep up to date with company news and instructions by reading notices and memos
- To ensure all personnel procedures are adhered to and completed as required.
- Previous experience in multidrop Wholesale Food Distribution is an advantage but not essential
- Working hours – 40 hours per week, 5.30 am to 2.30 pm Monday to Friday with an opportunity for overtime.
This job role will require a Basic DBS Check
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
- Physically fit as heavy lifting involved
- Clean Driving License
Employee Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Non-contributory Cash Plan Scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barking IG11 0AG
Application deadline: 31/12/2025
