Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants, and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Category B Licence driver that is working towards obtaining or wishes to obtain their Category C Licence within the next 6-12 months with support and training from the company.

Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.

Summary:

We are currently recruiting for drivers in our Distribution Centre in Belfast As part of our recruitment, we are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for successful applicants to obtain a Full Category C Licence. All training and funding will be provided by the company.

This role is offered with the condition that drivers will participate and complete training / testing for Category C Licence.

Key Accountabilities:

· To provide Multi Drop Delivery to customers in the Belfast region

· To deliver our customer’s orders on multiple drops, accurately and on time whilst providing excellent customer service.

· Building excellent customer relationships and resolve customer queries wherever possible.

· To check and complete all invoices and paperwork on time and within specification.

· Completing daily checks on your vehicles and load

· Adhering to all Basic Food Safety requirements, reporting damages, accidents and issues relating to Food Safety

· Requires working efficiently, proactively and Health and Safety conscious in a fast-paced environment.

· Meet or exceed established accuracy levels.

· Ensure all products are delivered in a saleable quality.

· Collect monies (cash & cheques) against invoices.

· Any other duties as directed by Management

Essential Criteria:

· Category B Driving Licence

· Offer conditional on the basis that successful candidates will obtain a Category C Licence within 6-12 of commencement.

· Good communication and teamwork skills

· The knowledge and initiative to solve basic problems and make routine decisions

· The ability to complete paperwork in an orderly fashion

· Fluent English Language Skills essential (both written and spoken)

· Good organisational and prioritising skills to complete tasks on time

· Leadership Skills

Desirable Criteria:

· Previous Multi Drop Delivery Experience is desirable

· Good geographical knowledge

· Temperature controlled experience would be advantageous but not necessary as full training will be provided.

Core Competencies:

Understanding Your Customers - acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.

Flexibility & Adaptability - Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.

Building Effective Relationships - Is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.

Communication & Listening - Exceptional communication skills - writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settings and style. 

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Pension

• Wellbeing day

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Family Leave Entitlements

• Colleague Discount - on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products.

• Expert Training & Development

• Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives.

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