Careers - Operations
Our warehouses are based at both Ilfracombe and Kidlington, where products are picked, packed and loaded onto lorries ready for drivers to deliver goods to customers via our multi-temperature fleet. Our “Warehouse 2 Wheels” initiative provides opportunity and support for individuals wanting to progress their career within the company.
Drivers: 7.5t and Class 2
Based: Ilfracombe, Devon
Accountable to: Customer Fulfilment Manager
Job Type: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £30,000 (Class 2), Up to £28,000 (7.5t)
About Savona
Savona services 20 counties across the South East, South West and Central England, delivering in our fleet of 50+ multi-temperature vehicles to the hospitality, education, care, contract catering and leisure sectors. We are a modern brand, on a mission to provide excellent customer service with the values we hold dear. Employing around 160 staff, we have two locations: Kidlington in Oxford and Ilfracombe in Devon.
The Role
The purpose of this key role in the business is to delivery food and non-food products to our customers across the South West, in multi-temperature vehicles.
No Sunday working.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
This requires a self-motivated individual. Driving experience preferred.
- Good Communicator
- Attention detail, methodical and thorough
- Able to adhere to processes
- Able to build productive working relationships with staff and peers
Employee Benefits
Competitive Salary
Reward and recognition scheme
Long service awards
Company Pension scheme
Death in service benefit
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to discounted food
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV to our Customer Fulfilment Manager, lee.cunningham@savona.co.uk. For an informal discussion about the role, please call him on 01271 862569.
Warehouse Operatives – Night Shift
Location: Ilfracombe, Devon
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
- Upon successful completion of a 3 month probationary period a £500 bonus will be paid
- We also offer a successful “Warehouse 2 Wheels Scheme”, where if you are suitable we can offer HGV training and upon completion transfer to our transport department when a position becomes available
Hours: 21:00 – 06.00, Sunday to Thursday. Friday’s on a rota basis with overtime paid.
Main duties will include picking, packing and loading of customers orders.
You will need to be physically fit, a team player and be prepared to work hard.
Qualifications and Skills:
Although warehouse experience is preferred, it is not essential. A strong work ethic and pride in the job you do is essential.
Benefits:
Salary: £21,965 per year
PLUS up to £2000 per year potential added earnings to be achieved from fully paid enhanced training in the following areas:
- Forklift Training
- Freezer Picking
- Ambient & Chilled Picking
- Administrative support
As a Savona Foodservice employee you will also receive the following benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
To apply please send your CV to Dean Wilkins: dean.wilkins@savona.co.uk
We're a modern brand...
…On a mission to provide excellent customer experience with the values we hold dear.
- We care passionately about quality of service, our staff and our partners
- We’re independent, and not afraid to do things differently
- We believe in an honest price-value relationship
- We love our environment, and set ourselves high sustainability targets
CONTACT
South West T: 01271 862569
Central & S East T: 01865 852010
London: 020 4553 0088