Class 1 Driver
To ensure the speedy, efficient and accurate delivery of assembled product and invoices to the customer within the corporate guidelines.
Key Accountabilities
* To maintain a safe a competent standard of driving, observing speed limits and other traffic signs and giving due regard to other road users.
* To have a daily check to ensure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition including a check of the lights, brakes, coolant, etc.
* To report any faults, breakdowns, accidents or delays.
* To maintain the internal and external condition of the vehicle together with the cleanliness of the vehicle.
* To ensure sufficient quantities of fuel have been taken for the day's work.
* To always maintain the security of the vehicle and its contents.
* To check all orders shown on the drop sheets and ensure all orders are loaded on the vehicle.
* To collect goods returned for credit, mail, delivery bins and their safe return to the branch at times instructed by the branch management.
* Ensure damages/breakages are dealt with promptly and correctly with due regard to special procedures for Hazchem's.
* To always maintain a smart appearance.
* To help maintain good customer relations.
* To be involved in other duties including warehouse tasks as defined by the Management.
* Meet all Health & Safety requirements.
* Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions that effect employee safety.
Essential
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
* A full driving license must be held relevant to the vehicle being driven
* For insurance purposes, all drivers must be over 21 years of age
* Whilst we do not ask for a clean license, we will assess the risk of employing applicants who have points on their license, and this may affect our decision to shortlist
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent Customer care
Desirable
* Previous experience of multi-drop delivery driving is highly desirable
* Route planning experience
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