Delivery Driver

Delivery Driver
Location: Loughborough
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 04:00am - 14:00pm but could vary
Pay Rate: £19 per hour (Overtime is paid at 150%. Typically, this is up to an average of 8-10 hours per week. Also includes a daily lunch allowance of £5.60)
Delivery/collection of company goods to/from customers/suppliers'' premises. To plan and operate routes/deliveries to company and customer satisfaction.
Summary of duties (not in order of priority):
* 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.
Minimum Requirements/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, 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.
Preferred Requirements
*Ideally a minimum of 6 months'' experience of multi-drop deliveries will be required
*Ideally you would hold a Class C driving license
*Ideally you would hold an ADR vocational license (transportation of hazardous substances)
*Ideally you would hold a Drivers CPC (Driver Certificate of Professions Competency)
Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria
*Clean, current driving license, minimum Class C (7.5T) but ideally a Class C2 (7.5T+)
*Previous experience as a delivery driver
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