Food Truck Sales Driver (Swadlincote) at Saffron Catering

Apply for Food Truck Sales Driver (Swadlincote) at Saffron Catering in Swadlincote, ENG, GB. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Are you a people person who loves the open road and enjoys working with great food? Imagine being the friendly face that customers look forward to seeing every day! As a Sandwich Van Sales Driver, you’ll be on the front lines, delivering fresh, tasty sandwiches and snacks while building connections with local businesses. This is more than just a driving job—it’s a chance to interact with customers, grow sales, and be part of a fun, energetic team. If you’re passionate about customer service and want a job that offers flexibility, fresh air, and great food, this could be the perfect role for you!

Your role

As a Sandwich Van Sales Driver located from our Swadlincote Hub, your day will start from 7.00 am, loading up your van with a range of delicious, freshly made sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. You will then head out on a set route to visit offices, industrial sites, and other businesses. You’ll build strong relationships with your customers, provide excellent service, and offer them a wide variety of food options to satisfy their cravings. Drive your sandwich van:

• Safely drive to multiple stops across your designated route.
• Sell and promote products: Offer a friendly, welcoming service, upselling products and ensuring each customer leaves satisfied.
• Maintain stock levels: Keep track of stock and ensure your van is well-stocked and organised at all times.
• Handle payments: Manage both cash and electronic transactions smoothly and accurately.
• Customer engagement: Build rapport with regular customers and introduce new clients to our product range.

What’s in it for you?

In return for your skills and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,500.00, as well as additional commission based on your sales success.

Benefits and perks

• Use of Company vehicle provided.
• Employee discounts on our delicious food.
• Structured support and training from day one, helping you succeed.
• Career progression opportunities in a fast-growing business.
• Flexible schedule: Enjoy free late afternoons once your deliveries are complete.

To thrive in this role

We are looking for someone who is not just a great driver, but also loves interacting with people. To excel, you should:

• Have a full and clean, manual driving license.
• Be customer-focused and love building relationships.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Have strong time management skills to stick to your route schedule.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm—a positive attitude goes a long way!
• Our vehicles are manual, so you must be confident in driving a company van, have a current and clean driving licence and be over the age of 25 for our fleet insurance purposes, and have held your licence for more than 2 years.

About us

Saffron Catering and Food Trucks has crafted an excellent reputation providing friendly, bespoke and indulgent catering throughout the Midlands. Using the very best of local and seasonal produce from the local area, our team of talented staff provides bespoke menus adapting to each clients’ varying ideas and concepts. From humble beginnings starting as a small company in 2008, our Executive Chef and Sales Manager have worked tirelessly to build up our reputation and client base, utilising their numerous years in the catering and hospitality industry.

Make a positive impact every day—delivering great food and smiles along your route! At Saffron Catering, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace that celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate, connect with our clients, and make a positive impact in our communities. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we strive to ensure every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique skills. Join us in building a culture of respect, collaboration, and opportunity for everyone.

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,500.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Application questions

• Are you over the age of 25 for insurance purposes?
• Have you held a manual driving licence for over 2 years?

Qualifications

Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience: Retail sales: 1 year (required)

Experience: Customer service: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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