Delivery Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Driver
Collins Fresh Produce is a diverse food distribution business supplying hotels, pubs, education, care sector and restaurants across the midlands and East Anglia with fresh produce, dairy, bakery, groceries and much more.
Come and join an exciting company which is expanding steadily and looking for the right individuals to develop to their maximum potential.
We are looking to add a full time Van Driver to our team based in Northampton.
Responsibilities.
Driving a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van and delivering to our customers preferred delivery point ten to twenty drops per day.
Checking delivery with customer and reporting any shortages.
Checking and completing orders before departure. Occasionally purchasing from retail.
Helping in the warehouse from time to time.
Completing daily vehicle checks and fuelling the van, informing management of defects.
We will provide training including a week on a route with an experienced driver.
Skills required
We are looking for a smart reliable individual with good attention to detail and very organised.
Good communication at all levels both verbally and written.
Good numeracy.
Able to lead by example and go the extra mile.
Positive can-do attitude.
Team player.
Must have held a driving licence for at least three years.
Renumeration
£11p/h
Full time.
· Approximately 40-45 Hours per week: Week 1 – Monday to Friday 5am to finish
· Week 2 – Monday to Saturday 5am to finish (early finish on Saturday)
Discounted staff purchases.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Delivery driver experience (preferred)
- Driving (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Delivery Driver
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Delivery Driver roles across Collins Fresh Produce's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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