Delivery Driver

Delivery Driver
Duration: 6 months
Overtime - Available
Pay Rate - £16.00
Mon-Fri 4:00 AM to14:00 PM

Position Summary

The delivery and collection of company goods to and from customers suppliers' premises. To plan and operate routes and deliveries to company and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• To carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects
• Deliver/collect company goods to/from customers/suppliers' premises (carried out in accordance with customer site regulations)
• Establish and maintain good working relations with customers and report on same to managers as required.
• Adherent to M.O.T regulations (highway code, driving hours, ADR)
• Complete Loading/Delivery run sheet and report missed deliveries/shortages
• Assist the supervisor/manager with route development, planning and improvements.
• Co-ordinate and arrange empty chemical bottle collections from route customers.
• To sort parcels into mode, route and drop sequence
• To maintain a high standard of housekeeping - vehicle cab and delivery box
• To undertake other such responsibilities as may be required from time to time
• To operate and maintain equipment in accordance with relevant training.
• Comply with 'Driver code of conduct' guide card
• Responsible for always using safe-working practices when handling goods, equipment and hazardous substances.
• To actively support and maintain the departmental process and procedures.
• Required to change delivery routes at short notice and complete refresher training, maintaining knowledge of a minimum of three delivery routes.
• Undertake other duties as requested by management team
• Effectively perform your duties whilst always acting in accordance with the Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.
• Embrace and participate in PPI initiatives to identify improvements and cost savings to the business.

MinimumRequirements/Qualifications

• You are required to be smartly presented at all times, wearing the appropriate Drivers' uniform and Safety Footwear.
• You are required to be smartly presented, professional and courteous at all times when dealing with customers, contractors and suppliers.
• You are required to be physically fit, and able to lift/move loads up to 25kg.
• You will be required to carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• You may be required to change delivery routes at short notice and will need to be able to spend nights away, whilst completing 2-day runs.
• You will be required to complete refresher training to maintain knowledge of a minimum of three delivery routes.

PreferredRequirements

• Ideally, a minimum of 6 months' experience of multi-drop deliveries will be required
• Ideally, you would hold a Class C driving licence
• Ideally, you would hold an ADR vocational licence (transportation of hazardous substances)
• Ideally, you would hold a Drivers CPC (Driver Certificate of Professions Competency)

Non-NegotiableHiring Criteria

• Clean, current driving licence, minimum Class C and C1.
• Previous experience as a delivery driver
• ADR/Dangerous Goods experience.

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