Wellington College is a co-educational independent boarding and day school located in Crowthorne, Berkshire, England. The college was founded in 1859 by the Duke of Wellington, who was a prominent figure in British politics and society. Over the years, the college has undergone several expansions and developments, including the addition of boarding facilities and extracurricular activities.
Today, Wellington College is a thriving community of over 1,200 students from around the world, with a strong focus on academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and personal development. The college is known for its beautiful grounds, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong sense of community.
We are seeking a friendly and hardworking individual to join our team as a Driver at Wellington College. As a Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation runs smoothly.
What you do:
Responsibility for the timely delivery and collection of food supplies and hardware to various locations within the college grounds
To assist in the preparation of hot and cold beverages for delivery to various locations across site.
To maintain the company van both internally and externally, including completion of van checklists in line with Health and Safety requirements.
To act as banksman when required and in line with Health and Safety and Manual Handling regulations
To manually handle all waste to include recyclable products
To understand and comply with statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards. This includes COSHH and HACCP ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with policy and the law.
To maintain a high standard of dress and personal hygiene.
To attend meetings and training sessions as required.
To report any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss, or damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible.
To carry out any reasonable request from any member of the Management team within the general scope and purpose of the job.
Promote a friendly safe working relationship with colleagues
What you bring:
Be adaptable and flexible with working patterns when required
Reliability
Discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
Problem solving skills
Self-reliance and self-motivation
Stay calm under pressure
High level of self-motivation
Ability to set high standards, achievable through striving for continuous improvement
Ability to act on own initiative and to work effectively as part of a team
Flexible approach to role
A flexible approach to working hours and promote a positive mental outlook to all aspects of work
Physically active
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**
*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application
Package DescriptionJOB TITLE
£11.44 per hour
40 hours per week
Working pattern: 5 days out of 7
Location: Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU
Driving License Required
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**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.
About The CompanyAbout Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
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