Delivery Driver – Chilled Foods

Company: Driver Hire Chelmsford
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Delivery Driver – Chilled Foods

Location: Chelmsford

Position: Temporary to Permanent (T2P)

Start Time: 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM

Pay: £12.90 per hour Monday-Friday / £14.00 per hour alternative weekends

Permanent Salary: £26,832 per annum after 12 weeks

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for 2 reliable Delivery Drivers to join an established food distribution company in Chelmsford on a Temporary to Permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers looking for long-term, stable work, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.

You will be responsible for delivering chilled food products to approximately 15-20 customers per day across the Southeast of England. All routes are pre-planned, allowing you to work efficiently and manage your deliveries throughout the day.

Please note that this role involves early morning starts between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, so candidates must be comfortable with early starts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver chilled food products to approximately 15-20 customers per day.
  • Follow pre-planned delivery routes across the Southeast.
  • Safely load and unload chilled food products.
  • Ensure deliveries are completed safely, accurately and on time.
  • Provide a professional and friendly service to customers.
  • Complete delivery paperwork and relevant documentation.
  • Carry out basic vehicle checks and report any issues.
  • Follow all company health, safety and food hygiene procedures.

Pay & Benefits

  • £12.90 per hour Monday-Friday.
  • £14.00 per hour for alternative weekend shifts.
  • Temporary to Permanent opportunity.
  • £26,832 per annum once permanent after 12 weeks.
  • Potential to increase earnings through additional weekend work.
  • Pre-planned delivery routes.
  • Long-term opportunity with an established food distribution company.

About You

  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
  • Comfortable with 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM starts.
  • Confident driving and completing multiple deliveries.
  • Comfortable with regular loading and unloading.
  • Customer-focused and professional.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Flexible to work alternative weekends.
  • Looking for a genuine long-term, permanent opportunity.

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Posted: August 27th, 2026