Logistics Driver

Job Introduction

Logistics Driver

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Up to £30,000 & range of excellent employee benefits

Onsite – Monday-Friday – Early shifts

Sodexo has a great opportunity for an experienced Logistics Driver to join our established team working with our clients based in Cambridge.

Joining our team at their sites, you will play provide the day-to-day delivery services required to support the Distribution and Logistics functions between both sites with food and equipment deliveries & collections, supporting the business with carrying and removing of items from van to site and back, completing any Helpdesk shipping requests within the set time frames.

The successful Logistics Driver will also support the day-to-day business with arranging stock, deliveries, collections, removal of waste and supporting daily operations as and when needed, ensuring full compliance of Health & safety at all times and report any concerns or issues with the ability to use and/or drive the van provided.

You will help support the delivery of asset criticality studies and assist with implementing program of works in line with the findings from the criticality assessments and contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of the maintenance strategy for assets.

The Logistics Driver will deliver exceptional customer service to build valuable long-term relationships with customers & clients, representing and promoting the Company wherever possible and demonstrating a high standard of personal hygiene & appearance, ensuring the issued company uniform is worn at all times.

About You 

Experience and knowledge requirement for this role: 

Essential

•    General good health / fitness consistent with ability to perform all of the above functions

•    Significant supply chain and logistics experience ideally within a pharmaceutical industry

•    Good basic education 

•    Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers and multi-service team service personnel to achieve results

•    Reasonable level of computer literacy (Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages would be an advantage) 

•    Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and able to work under pressure to balance conflicting deadlines

•    Strong team player with a flexible approach and experience in a high-quality customer service operation

•    Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking

•    Able to complete relevant paperwork according to principles of Good Documentation Practice

Desirable

•    Basic knowledge of COSHH, IOSH, Health and Safety requirements within a logistics environment

•    Demonstrable knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental legislation 

•    An understanding of Import and Export requirements

•    Experience within a customer-facing environment

•    Experience of using hand-held scanning devices

•    Good written and oral communication skills

•    Strong team player and a ‘can do’ attitude

•    Ability to train new staff and to give guidance to team members

Qualifications required:

•    Full, clean UK Drivers’ License (no endorsements, pending fines or points) - Required

•    ADR Qualification (Preferable)

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you. 

In addition, we offer:

•    Flexible and dynamic work environment

•    Competitive compensation

•    Wide range of Employee benefits

•    Access to ongoing training and development programs

•    Countless opportunities to grow within the company

This position will require the successful candidate to undergo a standard DBS check. Therefore, eligibility is a must.

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. 

We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Ready to be part of something greater? 

Apply today!