Owner Driver Contractor

Menzies Distribution Limited

Owner Driver Contractor

Salary Not Specified

Menzies Distribution Limited, Ratho, City of Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 24 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b124d2b91f154e8c928cfaa303058ae1

Full Job Description

Would you like fixed routes, 7 days a week, 364 days a year, paying each route circa £1300+per week, depending on mileage and area of operation and with potential growth?

Can you and your team commit to a 7 day coverage between 0200hrs to 1200hrs midday?

Owner Driver Duties:

  • Pack and load customers Newstrade products on time and with compliance

  • Pack and load customers Ecommerce Fast Moving Consumer Goods on time and with compliance

  • Deliver customers products/stock safely, efficiently and on time and with compliance

  • Ensure security of vehicle and goods contained during transit to customer

  • Collect customers Newstrade products with compliance

  • Complete all distribution documentation as per company procedure

  • Comply with site Health and Safety policy maintain clean safe warehouse environment

  • Adhere to company procedures and policies

    If you do not currently own or have access to a 3.5-tonne vehicle (Transit or similar) you must be in a financial position to be able to lease or purchase one. You will also need to have all insurances (Goods in Transit, Public Liability & Hire and Reward) in place prior to starting.


  • Are you a self-motivated contractor that has access to a well maintained and service fleet of 3.5T vans or a current self-employed contractor looking to expand your portfolio?

    Can you demonstrate sound management of your drivers and those employed by you?

    Do you understand compliance and importance of following process in a distribution network?

    Do you understand customer importance of the commercial relationship with customers and the importance of delivering customers stock/product on time every time?, 1. Full UK Driving Licence (No more than 6 points) - Held licence for at least 2 years
    2. Over 21 years of age
    3. No previous disqualifications NI, DD or DR
    4. Good local knowledge of commercial addresses & streets - all though training will be provided
    5. Physically fit to meet demands of multi-drop
    6. Hardworking, positive attitude and flexible attitude to work