Logistics Driver

Job Introduction

You don’t need to have previous experience to join our team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude (plus a full UK or EU driving license of course)

Here at Heritage Portfolio, we are known for creating memories!

At Heritage Portfolio we're delighted to deliver truly memorable food-first experiences in historic, beautiful and highly individual locations.

We have fantastic opportunity for Logistics Driver to join the team at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh.

As part of our fabulous back of house team, you will be organised, communicate positively with the whole team, and take pride supporting the Distribution and Logistics functions between various sites with food, drinks, and equipment deliveries & collections, carrying and removing of items from van to site and back. Always Ensuring full compliance of Health & safety, assisting to clean and maintain kitchen equipment and BOH areas. You will assist where necessary the ordering of all sundries, disposables and drink on a weekly basis and make sure all events are suitably catered for whilst correctly process all internal order sheets so that transfers are accurately recorded.

Would you like everyday to be different?

Role Responsibility

• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate great teamwork.
• To assist with deliveries of goods ensuring the proper storage/disposal of all food/drink waste products.
• 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.
• Full UK driving license, over 25 for insurance purposes.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Full UK driving license, with two years of driving history and over 25 for insurance purposes
• Have excellent levels of personal hygiene and presentation standards.
• Be consistently and punctual.
• Positive attitude, being friendly yet professional.
• A team player with an ability to work in a busy environment.
  
  

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in high-volume catering environment
• First aid and food safety qualifications
• High degree of dependability and self- reliance
  
  

Package Description

• 30 hours per week, permanent contract
• Pay Rate - £13 Per hour
• Full UK or EU Driving License required
  
  

About The Company

Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events.

Our mantra is “Never standing still” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.