HGV Driver

Newrest is looking for a reliable Driver who is dedicated to customer satisfaction. Responsible for transporting items in a safe and timely manner in support of the company's activities at London Heathrow.

Working in a fast-paced environment the Driver role is pivotal to the success of our business as you will be responsible for loading and driving our specialist vehicles from the airport to our unit in Colnbrook. The Driver role is incredibly significant to Newrest and a team we are very proud of.

CONTRACT:                 Full Time, Permanent, Starting as soon as possible.

LOCATION:                  London Heathrow.

SALARY:                      £15.97 per hour.

ADDITIONAL HOURS: Paid at 1.2 of the hourly rate, after the completion of 173 hours per month.

BENEFITS:                        Free Meals whilst on duty, full uniform and PPE provided.  A range of          retail savings and access to an employee well-being platform and much      more.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Check your vehicle prior to use at the start of your shift as standard security and safety protocol
2. Report any vehicle defects and/or damage to team leader
3. Ensure vehicle is security checked and sealed by an authorised staff member before departing to the airport with specified documentation
4. To comply with Food Safety and Hygiene protocols, ensure vehicle refrigeration is switched on to maintain temperature levels as per the guidelines
5. Load and unload catering on and off the truck and aircraft in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with airport safety rules, airline requirements and Company Safety procedures
6. Load aircraft as per the galley plans and adhering to company policy
7. Drive to the aircraft adhering to DVLA, local and airport rules and or law
8. Drive on to aircraft as per your training, ensuring you do not deviate from it at any point
9. Hand over to crew ensuring security paperwork is handed over to crew and the delivery note is signed
10. Return catering to the unit and ensure it is offloaded into the relevant department
11. Ensure Tacho is used correctly for every trip and in compliance with Road Traffic Regulations
12. Operating high loader vehicle following training and health and safety procedures
13. Delivering and collecting from various destinations in the UK when requested
14. Report any incidents and accidents to your line manager
15. Ensure correct uniform and relevant PPE is worn at all times whilst on shift
16. Ensure vehicles are kept clean and tidy
17. Refuelling vehicles as and when required
18. Minor maintenance of vehicles i.e., top-up screen wash, ad-blue
19. Supervise the staff screening process (currently within the COVID guidelines)
20. Work in all other areas of the business listed but not limited to administration (for large units in your department, for smaller units (under 50 employees) any area of administration, bond store, equipment pack, production, stores.  Dependent on operational requirements
21. Adhere to Unit safety measures in place
22. Adhere to inflight services security compliance
23. Adhere to clean as you go standard
24. Interact with, colleagues, customers and clients in a professional manner at all times
25. Comply with all unit Corporate, Social, Responsibility initiatives  
26. Any other duties as requested by your manager.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of driving experience
• The ability to work calmly under pressure
• Excellent communication, team work and customer service skills
• Good literacy skills, verbal written and spoken
• Operational awareness, understand of HACCP, COSHH, DDA, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and DFT requirements (Role specific)
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the business
• Class 2 License.

Specialist in out-of-home catering in 58 countries, and the only player to intervene in all sectors of catering and related services, Newrest is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering.

Our 34,900 committed and talented employees do what is necessary to offer consumers balanced, diversified and tasty meals while scrupulously respecting hygiene and food safety standards.

We are fervently invested in respecting essential environmental values. The use of local, fresh and seasonal products, our responsible purchasing policy, the treatment and reduction of waste, the fight against food waste and the use of responsible packaging are behaviours that illustrate Newrest’s conviction in terms of ecology. 

Our drive and passion for technological innovation ensures that we are market leaders focused on modern, efficient work practices whilst delivering excellent customer service and delicious culinary experiences. The Newrest experience is unique, optimized and memorable.

What characterizes us: Humility - Simplicity - Efficiency - Responsibility.