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
We are looking for drivers who are:
* 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.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced and reliable delivery driver looking for a Temporary to Permanent opportunity in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and one of our recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss the role