Avonmouth, Bristol
About Us
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnicity or gender, but as members of ethnic minority groups and women are currently under-represented in the co-op, we particularly encourage applications from women and ethnic minority candidates. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Here at Suma, we’ve been doing things a bit differently for over 40 years, not only in our mission to supply everything vegetarian, ethical and sustainable, but also in how we run our successful business.
Suma is a worker co-operative; a business owned and run by nearly 200 members who work here. We’re a group of ordinary people who have built a business on principles of integrity and equality. Suma workers work together collectively to set the direction of the business - there are no shareholders and no traditional ‘bosses’. Everyone at Suma gets paid the same wage, takes personal and equal responsibility and does a range of different jobs each week.
We are currently looking for an HGV Driver to join us on a full-time basis for a fixed-term contract of 12 months. A route to permanent employment is available through gaining membership to our co-operative.
The Benefits
- Salary of £17.24 per hour (expenses as extra)
- Daily expense allowance – benchmark rates (10 hrs worked = £10)
- 40 hr contract as minimum
- 40 hrs a week basic = £35,859.20 (with the possibility of increased hours earning up to £44,824)
- Weekday rota (Monday to Friday - from 4am start)
- Generous holiday entitlement – 38 days for a full-time worker
- Staff discount on goods Suma sells
- Overtime can be taken as pay or time off in lieu
- Access to occupational sick pay
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated HGV Driver to join our co-operative organisation as we deliver nourishing, organic vegetarian food across the UK.
You will discover a supportive and passionate team that believes in fairness, sustainability, and ethical business practices, working together to create a workplace where collaboration thrives, every contribution is valued, and your efforts make a real difference.
So, if you want to be part of a company that is very much driven by their ethics, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an HGV Driver, you will provide a crucial link between Suma and our customers by delivering and collecting goods efficiently and safely, ensuring our customers receive excellent customer service.
Beyond this, you will complete all necessary paperwork, identify any defects and provide feedback to your co-ordinator.
Following all procedures as set out by Suma and external authorities relating to safe and legal driving, you will also ensure that our vehicles remain roadworthy and safe, raising issues where required.
About You
To be considered as an HGV Driver, you will need:
- Experience driving an HGV vehicle to conduct deliveries and collections
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- The ability to work as part of a team, as well as alone
- A valid HGV licence
Other organisations may call this role HGV Class 2 Driver, LGV Driver, Delivery Driver, Multi-Drop Driver, or Class 2 Driver.
Webrecruit and Suma are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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Salary description
£17.24 - £17.24 per hour