Job Description
We are currently looking for C1 +E Drivers for one of our clients in transport & logistics industry.
Education and Experience:
- Basic numeracy & literacy.
- Must have at least two years HGV driving experience, hold a clean driving licence and a current driver’s qualification card.
Requirements:
- Current CPC.
- Experience of multi-drop deliveries.
- High levels of Health and Safety standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Co-Workers.
- Diligent attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexibility.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimize chances of damage.
- Ensure with Transport Manager and Loader that the load is correct against the customers’ orders.
- Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer’s property; if in doubt, consult with customer and/or Transport Manager.
- Check goods off with Customers and obtain signature and print.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Handle customer issues on delivery effectively and contact Transport Manager for assistance if required.
- Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
- Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law.
- Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits.
- Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
- Ensure accidents are kept to a minimum.
- Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure.
- Complete vehicle daily inspection sheet and give to Transport Manager.
- Attend essential training in order to carry out the driver role.
- Provide support in the Yard as required by the Transport Manager.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, to include the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy. Physical Demands:
- Load and unload of goods from vehicles.
- Stack goods onto pallets from storage bays.
- Stack empty pallets.
- Couple and uncouple trailers
- Open and close vehicle curtains