LGV Driver - fixed term contract
Avonmouth, Bristol

About us

Here at Suma we’ve been doing things a bit differently for over 40 years. Not only in our mission to supply everything vegetarian, ethical and sustainable, but also in how we run our successful business.

Suma is a worker co-operative; a business owned and run by nearly 200 members who work here. We’re a group of ordinary people who have built a business on principles of integrity and equality. Suma workers work together collectively to set the direction of the business - there are no shareholders and no traditional ‘bosses’. Everyone at Suma gets paid the same wage, takes personal and equal responsibility and does a range of different jobs each week.

We are currently looking for an LGV driver to join us on full-time basis for fixed term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £16.24 per hour
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible working
- Staff discount
- Free meals whilst on-site
- Overtime can be taken as pay or time off in lieu
- Access to occupational sick pay

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated LGV driver who shares our commitment to fair trade values and ethics to join our co-operative organisation as we deliver nourishing organic vegetarian food across the UK.

When you join us, you will discover a close-knit team, who share a vision of a fair and environmentally conscious way of doing business, and, with our flat managerial structure, you can be sure that your voice will be heard and respected.

So, if you have been waiting to drive for a company that are very much driven by their ethics, then don’t hesitate and apply today!

The Role

As an LGV Driver, you will provide a crucial link between Suma and our customers, by delivering and collecting goods efficiently and safely, ensuring our customers receive excellent customer service.

You will complete all necessary paperwork and identify any defects and provide feedback to your co-ordinator.

Following all procedures as set out by Suma and external authorities relating to safe and legal driving, you will also ensure that our vehicles remain roadworthy and safe, raising issues where required.

About You

To be considered as an LGV Driver, you will need:

- Experience driving an LGV vehicle to conduct deliveries and collections
- Excellent communication skills
- A valid LGV licence

Other organisations may call this role HGV Driver, Goods Vehicle Driver, Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver, Class 2 Driver, Class II Driver, or Container Driver.

So, if you’d like to join us as an LGV Driver, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Fixed-term position for pickers in our busy warehouse, primarily on 2pm-10pm shifts.

***We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnicity or gender, but as members of ethnic minority groups and women are currently under-represented in the co-op we particularly encourage applications from women and ethnic minority candidates. Appointment will be based on merit alone.***

We recruit temporary workers on an ongoing basis to work at our West Yorkshire warehouse, picking our customers orders.
It’s hard work and involves heavy lifting, so we're looking for highly motivated workers who are physically fit, quick learning, quick thinking and quick on their feet but you’ll be well rewarded with good pay at the same rate as everyone else, the kind of open and democratic culture you’d expect from a large worker co-op and a fantastic vegetarian/vegan meal every day. Although this is a fixed-term position, we do recruit from our fixed-term workforce into permanent membership of the co-op, so it's a good way to get a taste of what a workers co-op is all about.

We offer 18 month contracts for Warehouse Pickers, across our three shifts (but primarily 2pm-10pm shifts) and across 7 days of the week.
This would be for either 3 or 4 days per week, though extra days/hours may be required if we are busy.
We are looking for candidates who share our values as a workers co-operative and a vegetarian wholesaler, and who have some relevant or transferable experience.
If you are interested in playing fast-paced Tetris with tetrapaks of oat milk and sacks of organic lentils then we'd love to hear from you!

(Due to the high volume of applications for this role we do not contact unsuccessful applicants and we don't offer feedback. We keep applications on file for up to six months. If you haven't heard from us in that time and the vacancy is still advertised please feel free to apply again).

LGV Driver (FTC) - Class 2 (Category C) needed.
Greenford, London

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnicity or gender, but as members of ethnic minority groups and women are currently under-represented in the co-op we particularly encourage applications from women and ethnic minority candidates. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

About us

Here at Suma we’ve been doing things a bit differently for over 40 years. Not only in our mission to supply everything vegetarian, ethical and sustainable, but also in how we run our successful business.

Suma is a worker co-operative; a business owned and run by nearly 200 members who work here. We’re a group of ordinary people who have built a business on principles of integrity and equality. Suma workers work together collectively to set the direction of the business - there are no shareholders and no traditional ‘bosses’. Everyone at Suma gets paid the same wage, takes personal and equal responsibility and does a range of different jobs each week.

We are currently looking for an LGV driver to join us on full-time basis for fixed term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £16.24 per hour
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible working
- Staff discount
- Free meals whilst on-site
- Overtime can be taken as pay or time off in lieu
- Access to occupational sick pay

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated LGV driver who shares our commitment to fair trade values and ethics to join our co-operative organisation as we deliver nourishing organic vegetarian food across the UK.

When you join us, you will discover a close knit team, who share a vision of a fair and environmentally conscious way of doing business, and, with our flat managerial structure, you can be sure that your voice will be heard and respected.

So, if you have been waiting to drive for a company that are very much driven by their ethics, then don’t hesitate and apply today!

The Role

As an LGV Driver, you will provide a crucial link between Suma and our customers, by delivering and collecting goods efficiently and safely, ensuring our customers receive excellent customer service.

You will complete all necessary paperwork and identify any defects and provide feedback to your co-ordinator.

Following all procedures as set out by Suma and external authorities relating to safe and legal driving, you will also ensure that our vehicles remain roadworthy and safe, raising issues where required.

About You

To be considered as an LGV Driver, you will need:

- Experience driving an LGV vehicle to conduct deliveries and collections
- Excellent communication skills
- A valid LGV licence

Other organisations might call this role LGV Driver Class 1, LGV Driver Class 2, Lorry Driver, Van Driver, Delivery Driver, or Collections Driver.

Webrecruit and Suma are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to drive your career forwards as an LGV Driver, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We recruit temporary workers on an ongoing basis to work out of both out Elland site and our RDC in Greenford.

Delivering and collecting goods in a safe, efficient and legal manner on behalf of Suma. To follow procedures as set out by Suma & external authorities pertaining to safe and legal driving.
Scope of the Job

Delivery driving for Suma is a demanding and difficult job both physically and mentally. Suma driving is a balance between customer service, business efficiency and driver safety.

Suma Drivers provide a vital link between Suma and our customers.

Suma drivers must work in a sustainable, safe and legal manner in order to be efficient in the long term. Feedback and discussion with coordinators is necessary and expected.

Compliance Co-ordinator
Elland, West Yorkshire

The Company

Here at Suma we’ve been doing things a bit differently for over 40 years. Not only in our mission to supply everything vegetarian, ethical and sustainable, but also in how we run our successful business.

Suma is a worker co-operative; a business owned and run by nearly 200 members who work here. We’re a group of ordinary people who have built a business on principles of integrity and equality. Suma workers work together collectively to set the direction of the business - there are no shareholders and no traditional ‘bosses’. Everyone at Suma gets paid the same wage, takes personal and equal responsibility and does a range of different jobs each week.

We are currently seeking a Compliance co-ordinator to join us on a permanent, full-time basis working 32-40 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £16.24 per hour
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible working
- Staff discount
- Free meals whilst on-site
- Overtime can be taken as pay or time off in lieu
- Access to occupational sick pay

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated compliance and risk professional who shares our commitment to fair trade values and ethics to join our co-operative business as we deliver nourishing organic vegetarian food across the UK.

As we set out to create a truly better world, you will have the chance to gain experience in an organisation like no other, enhancing your professional reputation and developing your skill set.

When you join us, you will discover a close-knit team, who share our vision of a fair and environmentally conscious way of doing business, and, with our flat managerial structure, you can be sure that your voice will be heard and respected.


The Role

As a Compliance Co-ordinator, you will ensure that we meet all relevant compliance and legal standards across our operations.

Specifically, you will take responsibility for our compliance with commercial elements around all elements of buying and purchasing food as a wholesaler, also looking at contractual advice, food safety, and providing advice and guidance across our business.

Working closely with risk and compliance colleagues, you will take special care of compliance and regulatory issues that affect our commercial relationships, customers, suppliers and staff.

About You

To be considered as a Compliance Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Experience in a compliance role within a similar business sector
- Experience of providing advice based around compliance
- Knowledge of H&S legislation
- The ability to build professional relationships
- Excellent communication and presentation skills

Other organisations might call this role Risk and Compliance Officer, H&S Compliance Officer, Health and Safety Compliance Officer, Compliance Manager, or Compliance and Regulation Officer.

Suma strongly encourages applications for this role from all potential candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, ability or gender identity. We interact with many people each day which is why having diverse talent and being a co-op where colleagues feel included is important to us. Embedding an inclusive mindset in everything we do is a priority at Suma. If you may need any support / personalisation during our application process, we are happy to do so to make this process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to discuss this further.

So, if you’re looking for a role where you can really make a difference as a Compliance Co-ordinator please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We are recruiting for new members to join our co-operative from our existing fixed-term workforce. This is to retain reliable, accurate, cooperative and productive people with experience of working in our warehouse, particularly picking, to strengthen our workers co-operative.
Applicants must currently work in the Suma warehouse (or have been working here at any point between Jan 1st 2023 and now) and must have passed a picking probation.

Hours: Full time (40 or 32 hours per week)
Equal pay salary: £16.24 per hour, plus benefits
(for a 40 hour week, circa £33,779pa)
Closing date for applications: 5pm Sunday 16th April 2023
Successful applicants will be required to attend a two-stage interview between 24th April and 5th May 2023.

Suma is a leading distributor of vegetarian, fairly traded, natural and organic foods. Suma is also a large and successful workers’ co-operative. Members of our co-operative collectively own Suma, and as well as performing warehouse roles are responsible for the operation, the management, and the development of our business.

We especially welcome applications from our regular pickers and those who are happy to pick both on TM and into membership too. We are also looking for those with existing IT, Quality Control or canteen skills or experience.
As a TM you will be expected to develop toward membership while working in primarily warehouse roles and shifts. You will perform order picking and other warehouse roles whilst also gaining knowledge and experience to become a Suma member, responsible for developing and running the business collectively. You will come to us with existing experience; you will continue to perform essential warehouse work, especially picking, to a high standard, and when there is business need training will be provided to enable you to take on new roles and projects.

We value diversity; our workforce is made up of people from all walks of life with a shared commitment to ethical values, hard work and cooperation. We offer equal pay, a cooked meal a day and various other benefits but in return we expect you to have a high degree of motivation, good self-management, a positive attitude and you must share our cooperative values.

For questions or more information:
Speak to Beau, (Warehouse People Coordinator- beau@suma.coop), Chelsea, PhilK or the Personnel Team.