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
- SENIOR DRIVER / TRANSPORT LEAD - ABERDEEN
- FOOD CATEGORY BUYER
- 7.5T DELIVERY DRIVERS
See below for full details
SENIOR DRIVER / TRANSPORT LEAD:
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £31,500.00 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time, contracted to 45 hours per week
Fleet: 3 x 3.5T Vans
Reports to: Group Transport Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Senior Driver / Transport Lead to join our team in Aberdeen. Although our fleet of 3.5-tonne vans does not require CPC-qualified drivers, this role includes additional transport management responsibilities – therefore a valid CPC qualification is essential.
This position is ideal for an experienced driver looking to step up into a leadership role, combining hands-on driving duties with co-ordination and oversight of a small transport operation.
Key Responsibilities
Driving & Operational Duties
- Carry out deliveries and collections across Scotland using a 3.5T van
- Ensure vehicles are driven safely and maintained to a high standard
- Complete all required delivery paperwork and digital records accurately
Transport Management Responsibilities
- Act as the senior point of contact for the team of three drivers
- Assist in daily route planning and scheduling to optimise efficiency
- Ensure compliance with transport legislation, vehicle checks and safety standards
- Monitor driver performance and provide guidance when required
- Liaise with management on fleet maintenance, operational issues and process improvements
Requirements
- CPC Qualification (essential)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proven experience in a driving role
- Strong understanding of transport compliance and vehicle safety
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lead, support and co-ordinate a small team
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Life assurance (Death-in-Service payment)
- Private healthcare cash back scheme
- Supportive working environment
- Stable role within a growing operation
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Staff discount on all company products
- Company Sick Pay Scheme (after 2 years)
How to apply
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and CPC status to jobs@dunnsfoodanddrinks.co.uk
Please state your availability and confirm your eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing Date 31/3/2026
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FOOD CATEGORY BUYER:
Location: Blantyre
Salary: £33,000.00 per year
Job description:
We are looking for an ambitious foodie to take ownership of foodservice procurement, to develop our portfolio, negotiate commercial opportunities with suppliers and to work with other departments to drive sales of the range through the business.
As the category manager, you will have a central role by leading and controlling all procurement activity within the category. You will get involved in a variety of projects and contribute directly to driving the overall success of the business.
You will be working within a small, established buying team, reporting to our Buying Director.
The Job as a Food Category Buyer
As a Buyer your mission is simple. To lead and control procurement activity within your category. You will get involved in a variety of projects and contribute directly to driving the overall success of the business.
- Developing a substantial commercial portfolio of Ambient , Frozen & chilled Foods
- Taking ownership of the supply chain process
- Effectively liaising with suppliers on range development and commercial terms
- Working with brand owners to create promotional revenue, whilst maximising the impact of market promotions
- Working with all key sales channels to achieve the budgeted sales and margin targets.
- Producing detailed, informative, on brand copy for all food listings
- Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out of stock
- Maintain effective relationships with suppliers
- Enter purchase details (product codes, supplier information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases
- Be able to place orders to replenish as needed
- Reporting quality issues and stock shortages, claiming credits where appropriate
- Reclaiming promotional /marketing stock / retros from suppliers
- Monitor slow moving stock items
- Checking all relevant supplier invoices
- Communicating to team - new products/products shortages/out of stocks/quality control issues/slow movers to push/retros
Personal Attributes
- Natural flair for customer service delivery
- Excellent problem solver
- Can multi-task and prioritise
- Keen to learn
- Adaptable
- Excellent interpersonal skills
What we are looking for
- Must have a proven track record working in the Food industry or have experience in procurement (not supply chain)
- We are looking for self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic people.
- Strong Knowledge of Food is essential.
- Attention to detail. This is super important as our reputation is built on being the best!
- Experience of stock systems is advantageous
- MS Office competent
- Excellent communication skills – written and spoken, but also listening and understanding.
About the team
- You will be joining a team of incredibly talented and passionate people that genuinely care about food and drinks and like to have a bit of fun along the way.
- Your manager, Neil, has grown with Dunns for over three decades having joined originally as an IT graduate! He is committed to the development of the team and bringing great food and drinks products to the Scottish market.
Working for Dunns Food and Drinks
Dunns Food and Drinks is a family run company with branches in Blantyre, East Kilbride and Aberdeen.
Our family culture stretches back over 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.
Benefits & additional perks
- Private healthcare cash back scheme
- Auto-Enrolment Pension
- Life assurance
- Staff discount on all company products
- Company Sick Pay Scheme (after 2 years)
Applications
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to jobs@dunnsfoodanddrinks.co.uk with subject Food Buyer by the closing date.
Please state your availability and confirm your eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing Date 30/01/2026
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7.5t DELIVERY DRIVERS
Location: From our Blantyre HQ
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.
