Experienced Delivery Driver (Night Shift)

Job Overview:

NOTE: THIS ROLE IS FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING WITH SHIFTS STARTING BETWEEN 1:00AM and 5:00AM. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN WORK THESE SHIFTS.

We are looking for Experienced Delivery Drivers to join our team and help deliver freshly baked goods across London. You will play an essential role in ensuring our handcrafted products reach our customers safely and on time, while representing the care and craftsmanship that goes into everything we make.

Key Responsibilities:

• Confidently navigate through London and the M25 area for multi-drop deliveries. Including some longer routes that extend slightly beyond the M25.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles, adhering to all road and safety regulations. Work with third-party representatives of our existing customers in loading bays, including those with heightened security protocols, complex loading configurations, and detailed instructions.
• Plan routes efficiently to meet delivery deadlines while managing time effectively.
• Collaborate with our transport team to ensure smooth daily operations and exceptional customer service.

What We’re Looking For:

• An experienced driver with a clean UK/EU driving licence (maximum 3 points).
• A minimum 5+ years experience in multi-drop deliveries.
• A minimum of 2+ years food delivery experience. 
• A safety-conscious, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work.
• Ideal experience in accessing customers premises when closed, but not essential
• Food safety qualification preferable but not essential. 
• A team player who is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to delivering excellence with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable with early morning shifts starting anywhere between 1am and 5am and working on a rotating schedule.

Hours: 35 hours per week at £15/hr, 5 days a week (including weekends and bank holidays). Potential for overtime.

Location:

• Paul Rhodes Bakery, SE10 9PJ (Greenwich, London)
• Candidates must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

• Earn competitive pay with opportunities for growth through our structured pay scale. As you advance, you can take on responsibilities such as Driver Trainer, Multi-Drop Driver, or Lead Driver roles.
• Overtime opportunities available for those who want to earn more. 
• Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
• Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop.
• Free Birthday cake of your choice.
• Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
• Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service.
• Paid breaks.

Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at: [email protected]