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Delivery Driver
  • United Kingdom - England - Telford, Shropshire -
1 year ago
Driver
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description

- Drive and operate at all times according to legislative requirements;

- Report any vehicle malfunction or breakdown as soon as possible using authorised company procedures;

- Ensure that the correct loading and handling equipment is carried and correctly used, including load straps, restraining bars, sack trucks, dragging hooks and trolleys;

- Report any defective equipment for replacement;

- Ensure that tachograph hours are correctly logged including rest, break times, working time and time available;

- Load delivery vehicles according to customer orders ensuring that all loads are secured and safe for travel;

- Liaise with vehicle loaders to check loads prior to dispatch to ensure that all customer orders are loaded;

- Deliver products to the customer at the agreed time and location;

- Collect empties from customer location for return to depot;

- Manage keys and other security devices including lock PINS and alarm codes securely and confidentially.- Ensure that any security procedures agreed with customers including deactivating and reactivating alarms, opening and securing doors and gates or entering or leaving any secured area requirement to enter customer premises is managed at all times;

- Consider local environments and communities when carrying out deliveries including not causing unnecessary noise or traffic jams;

- Collect payments as agreed with customers ensuring that any money collected is discreetly collected and secured within the vehicle cab at all times;

- Represent the company when at work and work to build and develop customer business relationships;

- Ensure that all customer details including order details including quantities and amendments, payments and specific requirements are correctly entered onto the electronic or manual data capture system;

- Ensure that all customer information is correctly inputted and downloaded from and to hand held units if used;

- Ensure that any returned stock requiring refrigeration is left in a refrigerated environment whether returned to depot storage or within a functioning vehicle;

- Work according to Company H&S, food hygiene and standard operating procedure requirements at all times;

- Immediately report to your Manager any change in licence category including disqualification or convictions;

- Report any accident or incident as soon as safe to do so participating fully in any investigation as required;

- Maintain the vehicle in a clean condition including the cab, cargo area and external areas;

- Ensure that all keys including customer keys, fobs and vehicle keys are securely stored in the designated area.

Skills and attributes, we’re looking for in our Delivery Driver:

- A full UK driving licence with the correct vehicle classification for the vehicle driven;

- A full and valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification;

- Familiar with the route to ensure an efficient delivery schedule;

- The ability to communicate effectively including dealing directly with customers and co[1]workers;

- Methodical with strong analytical skills;

- Accurate with an attention to detail work ethic;

- The ability to effectively time manage;

- Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation;

- Good time keeping skills;

- High levels of accuracy, precision and detail;

- Working on own initiative and as part of team;

- A ‘can do’ attitude with a commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.

Benefits you’ll receive as ourDelivery Driver:

- Competitive salary   

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays 

- Refer a Friend Scheme – potentially receive £250

- Group Personal Pension Scheme – 4% Employer contribution

- Employee shop – discounted products and potential free delivery

- Free car parking


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Reference no: 50478

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