Seasonal: Driver - Isle of Wight Tomatoes

Job Posted: 2 May 2024

• Contract Term: Casual
• Location: Arreton, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Rates vary on assignment; £11.44 - £12.50 an hour
• Industries: Distribution Logistics & Transport Retail

Seasonal: Driver

About the job

As a seasonal driver for Isle of Wight Tomatoes, you will support our core team of drivers with transporting product direct to our customers, building relationships and providing a high level of customer service. This is a casual work agreement, with ad hoc assignments issued and undertaken on agreement from both parties.

Our season is up and running and we need experienced mainland delivery drivers to start immediately. Assignments can range from multidrop deliveries, one stop pick up’s and drop offs, with an opportunity to provide farmers market cover if requested. Assignments are predominately mainland based, covering the south, southeast and London. 

This role will suit someone who is looking for casual work with the ability to take on multi drop mainland driving assignments and brings a positive energy and good communication skills. You need to be physically fit due to the nature of the duties.

A bit about us

ZERO WASTE - We're working to become a zero-waste business, incorporating sustainable energy, recyclable packaging and zero produce to landfill. Through culinary craft and manufacturing innovation, we're creating a host of new chilled and ambient products to take care of every tomato.

SMART ENERGY - Our farm is powered sustainably, harnessing the waste heat and carbon dioxide generated by the Isle of Wight's power supply, plus renewable solar energy from our adjacent solar field. We irrigate our crop with harvested rainwater, stored in our on-site reservoirs, and we use focused LEDs to encourage photosynthesis without wasting light energy.

SOIL HEALTH - We grow both organically and conventionally, a twin strategy in which our conventional coconut-based growing substrate is composted to feed our organic soil. This perfectly circular and sustainable system results in zero waste to landfill, no requirement for bought-in compost, and soil that gets healthier every year.

TOMORROW’S TASTES - We believe food security relies on fast, local supply, and are proud that our tomatoes are enjoyed across the UK just hours after picking. We grow and trial more varieties than anyone else, continually creating produce that can meet a whole host of culinary needs, while delivering great taste.

Key accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Delivering product on time and in full.
• Collection of vehicles, loading and unloading stock.
• Adherence to routes and schedules.
• Vehicle checks, basic maintenance, reporting necessary repairs.
• Complete any appropriate task given by your line manager in a timely manner and with a proactive attitude.
• Ensuring the highest level of quality control and diligence when handling the product.
• Communicate effectively to maintain process control and Health & Safety compliance.

Key Competencies, skills, and behaviors for the role:

• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Previous commercial driving experience essential.
• Must be available to work on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Good level of fitness and movement due to the nature of the duties.
• Confident to work alone.
• Confident to drive on the mainland.
• Excellent logical thinking skills.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Adaptable to the needs of the business.
• Good reading ability to interpret order requirements.
• Demonstrates good time keeping.
• Able to take direction well.
• Excellent personal hygiene.
• Driven to get the product out, on time and in full.

In return, we have a great package of benefits at Isle of Wight Tomatoes:

• Holiday accrued, based on 28 days per annum.
• Auto-Enrolment Pension, plus an enhanced pension option.
• Employee benefits portal with retail discounts, EAP and GP service and financial support tools.
• Discount Ferry Travel.
• Up to 20% discount on Company products.
• Weekly fresh produce allowance.

Hourly Rates: Rates vary on assignment; £11.44 - £12.50 an hour.

Working Week:

This is a casual work agreement. Hours can vary and can include very early starts, overnight stays and long days. Shifts are offered on a no obligation basis, but we are asking that applicants for this role are available to accept assignments on Fridays and Saturdays where required. Please let us know if you are interested in ad hoc farmers market assignments and we can discuss further in interview.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV & short Cover Letter to [email protected].

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