Driver

Operations – Taiko Acton – BONSAI

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £14.27

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of sushi, food to go, prepared meals and snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first‑to‑market sushi and food‑to‑go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Good understanding of the operation and products.
• High level of reliability and flexibility.
• Punctuality is essential.
• Good command of English sufficient to perform the job effectively.
• Be able to take ad hoc tasks.
• Be able to drive a van to collect chilled/frozen goods.
• Unload delivery vehicles using a forklift.
• Check that the goods received are the correct item and quantity as on the delivery note and check the temperature of all chilled and frozen products before signing any paperwork.
• Report stock shortages or warehouse plant breakdown to the Warehouse Charge Hand / Purchasing and Warehouse Manager in a timely manner.
• Put a bar code label / GRN number on all items received into the warehouse.
• Place all stock items in the correct place inside the warehouse.
• Pick stock items following the planner and the first‑in, first‑out principle.
• Ensure that the warehouse and yard is kept clean and tidy.
• Crush cardboard boxes and place complete bales in the correct place.
• Assist dispatch team when required.
• Follow all the company procedures and rules at all times.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice programme.
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
• Contribute towards our award‑winning sustainability initiatives that deliver progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, with responsible sourcing of all seafood and 80% of our packaging already made from recycled plastic.
• Annual awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning managers free trips to Japan.

About us

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 50 major retail partners
• 3700 locations globally from Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

• Think like an owner. Be passionate. Speak openly. Move fast, together.

Ready to roll?

Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way…

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