Our unwavering commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a thriving enterprise, and we recognize that this success is deeply rooted in the exceptional contributions of our employees.
We are committed to hiring and retaining talented individuals who possess the requisite skills, qualifications, and experience to drive innovation and contribute meaningfully to the Company's continued prosperity.
Current Opportunities
- WAREHOUSE AND FACILITIES MANAGER
- 7.5T DELIVERY DRIVERS
See below for full details
WAREHOUSE & FACILITIES MANAGER
Location: Blantyre
Salary: £45k plus
JOB SUMMARY
This is a great opportunity to join a growing company in Scotland’s food and drinks industry in a new position as a result of exceptional growth.
We require a Warehouse and Facilities Manager to ensure the successful and efficient deliveries of goods into our busy food and drinks depot, ensuring the stock is accounted for, stored safely and dispatched efficiently to our customers.
You will also be responsible for a team of 3 supervisors and 25 operatives across 3 shifts working across Sunday to Saturday ensuring their ongoing training, performance and safety.
Your duties will also cover the management, maintenance and security of our busy site.
OBJECTIVES
- Supervise daily warehouse activities including stock management, quality systems, picking and customer service.
- Schedule and oversee the warehouse team and manage their workflow and its quality.
- Meet regularly with the team leaders to discuss performance levels and measurements.
- Inspect equipment, tools and machinery regularly and oversee general repairs, maintenance and upkeep.
- Oversee and manage the general maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the site as well as managing site security.
- Lead the site in the delivery of the Health and Safety plan.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Three or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing shift workers.
- Proficiency with warehouse procedures and quality systems.
- Excellent problem solving skills and leadership qualities.
- Ability to work with everyone throughout the company.
- Ability to deliver effective feedback both verbal and written.
- Previous experience of implementing continuous improvement.
- IOSH qualified.
ABOUT DUNNS
One of Scotland’s most historic family businesses, Dunns Food and Drinks Ltd are an award-winning delivered wholesale supplier in Scotland, with a remarkable portfolio of craft beers, wines, spirits and food products from around the world, providing a specialist one stop shop for food and drinks requirements of all natures.
We are on a mission to make people as passionate about the great food and drinks that we supply as we are. Our Warehousing team is vital to the operation, along with our goal of being the #1 independent delivered wholesaler in Scotland.
WORKING FOR DUNNS
Dunns Food and Drinks is a family run company with branches in Blantyre, East Kilbride and Aberdeen.
Our family culture stretches back nearly 150 years in business yet it means much more than dates and numbers. It’s quite literally, the core of our business. We consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing success. We continually invest in training, refresher courses and development for our team that allows everyone in the Dunns family to share in a thriving and mutually supportive working environment.
The benefit to us? Excellent staff retention and length of service rates. And to our customers? The reassurance of the best possible service, throughout every aspect of their dealings with us.
Working within the food service and hospitality industry we deliver thousands of innovative food and drinks products across a diverse range of outstanding customer venues.
We make sure that new members who join the Dunns family join us with a clearly defined development path that is supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support from our senior level management team.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Private healthcare cash back plan
- Auto Enrolment Pension
- Life assurance
- Staff discount on all company products.
- Company Sick Pay Scheme (after 2 years)
- Life assurance / death-in-service payment
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to jobs@dunnsfoodanddrinks.co.uk with subject WAREHOUSE MANAGER APPLICATION by the closing date.
State your availability and confirm your eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing Date: Friday 20th September 2024
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
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7.5t DELIVERY DRIVERS
Location: From our Blantyre HQ
Salary: Starting at £29,376 (Based on our hourly rate of £12)
As a driver at Dunns Food and Drinks you will be working for one of Scotland’s leading independent wholesalers, with a remarkable portfolio of global beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks and food products.
We deliver primarily to Scotland’s top bars, hotels and restaurants, as well as the leading independent retailers in the country, although the pandemic led to us pivoting to offer home deliveries and collections too, as well as to tap in to new sectors.
We are on a mission to make people as passionate about the great food and drinks that we supply as we are. Our team of drivers are literally at the heart of delivering that, along with our shared goal of being the #1 independent delivered wholesaler in Scotland.
Main Responsibilities:
You will be carrying out multi-drop deliveries to our expanding band of wonderful customers across Scotland. Our fleet contains both temperature controlled and ambient trucks ranging from 3.5ton up to 18 tonners.
Our drivers are the heart of our business so the work can be hard and it isn't for the feint-hearted. But you will have a regular routine, some time on your own and a radio!
It’s a challenging role but we realise the importance of supporting out team and want to make life as easy as possible for all of our drivers. Our 24/7 delivery operation based in Blantyre, means we have a warehouse team who will have your delivery ready and handle loading for you, as well as flexibly working around you wherever possible. Many of our customers prefer us to deliver early in the day, so there’s plenty of chance to get your deliveries done while roads are quieter.
The ideal candidate must:
- Have a Cat C1 / Class 2 licence
- Experience of multi-drops would be preferable but not essential, as you will be trained on the job.
- Have a Digi-tacho card and a CPC card for 7.5t and above.
- Be in good physical shape as the work can be demanding
About The Company:
Dunns Food and Drinks Ltd has been a family owned company since its origins as a soft drinks company back in 1875.
Today, we offer thousands of food and drinks products to many of Scotland’s best known pubs, restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels and cafes.
Our core values include respect, innovation and integrity and knowing we have a place in our community. So whilst we have many young people placed throughout the business, we also have a large number of long serving colleagues.
Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.
Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career move forward.
Package Description:
From great benefits and flexible hours, to driving deliveries that are picked and ready to go for you, there is plenty to look forward to in a driving role at Dunns – including the job security of a family business that has been around for nearly 150 years.
- As well as a competitive salary offered at monthly pay intervals you will be eligible for employee assistance schemes.
- You will be entitled to 28 days (pro rata) annual leave.
- You can top up your basic wage with the opportunity to do some overtime at time and a third.
- Don't just deliver our goods - buy them; all team members receive a healthy staff discount.
Shift Pattern
Our drivers work on a shift pattern of either Mon-Fri or Tues-Sat with a 1 in 4 requirement for a Monday or Saturday, working out at 22 days per 4 weeks.
Flexible working patterns are available and our Class 2 Vehicles also come with a van assistant to help you with the multi-drop environment.
Working hours:
Our driving roles are based on a 45 hour week – although average working hours are 38-40 per week.
Overtime, if required, is applied at 1.333
Applying:
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to jobs@dunnsfoodanddrinks.co.uk
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
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Work Experience & Internships
Dunns Food and Drinks Ltd are approved by the South Lanarkshire local authority to offer work experience and we work with numerous secondary schools in our local community.
We receives numerous enquiries about longer-term placements and internships, paid and unpaid. Regrettably, we do not have the resources to be able to facilitate this on every occasion but we will review all requests on merit against current requirements.
