Van Driver

Job Description

Van Driver- Immediate Start Fixed Term Contract to end of September 2026

Newton Abbott, Devon

£27,497.60 per annum based on 40 hours per week, additional hours worked up to 48 will be paid for at basic rate. Plus Benefits including Life Assurance, 22 days' holiday per annum

This is an amazing opportunity to drive making a difference and save the planet by making things happen in a ground-breaking, and growing business who put safety at the heart of everything we do.

As a Van Driver based at our South West Depot, you get to be part of a supportive team and play an active part in challenging the climate crisis.

What do we offer?

• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
• Working hours predominately weekday based
• A paid trial day – see if you like us!
• We encourage continuous learning and career ambition - did you know almost 80% of our managers have been promoted internally?
• Family leave – enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Wellbeing support – free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme – hire a bike and accessories, saving on tax and national insurance
• Colleague networks – a range of forums and schemes that support social events and the local community
• Coaching, training and support – if you have the right interpersonal skills we’ll help with the rest!

Olleco is a business that does what we say we will do and we’re looking for people who operate the same way!

The job

• Interacting with up to 50 customers a day, providing an effective and helpful service
• Delivering premium cooking oil and collecting used cooking oil from customers in a friendly and professional way
• You’ll make your deliveries in modern vehicles using handheld technology to record your volumes
• Filling out round sheets and invoices with quantities and prices
• Unloading used cooking oil from the vehicles back in the yard
• Loading vehicles with fresh stock ready for the next day
• Working as part of a team to ensure the site runs efficiently and effectively

We will be looking for:

• Experienced van driver
• Multi drop experience
• Must hold driving licence without any DR10 or IN10 (or equivalent) licence offence codes
• No more than six points on your driving licence
• Ideally experience in a multi drop, delivery or collection role, but not essential

Please note, this role involves early hours, starting from 5:00am. 

As the role can involve moving and carrying weights in excess of 20kgs, we will provide manual handling training and medical screening to the successful candidate.

A bit more about us

Olleco is on a mission to help protect the planet, working together with thousands of food service businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds and thousands of tonnes.

With over 1,000 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide, delivering excellent performance, we supply premium cooking oils and collect organic waste which is then converted into renewable energy. Within a diverse, inclusive and open environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our culture and help us maintain our reputation for operational excellence.

Additional Information

Olleco is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are valued based on their abilities. We believe that diverse voices and perspectives are essential for our growth. By empowering diverse teams to excel, innovate, and be heard, we all achieve more. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, or sexual orientation.