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Water & Food Collections Driver, Grimsby
Client:
Eurofins
Location:
Grimsby, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
21867cbdfab7
Job Views:
13
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
Working for a busy logistics team, a role in Eurofins is challenging and varied each day. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to reward our dedicated team members.
Please note: This is a fixed-term contract ending 07/10/2024, working 45 hours per week - Monday to Friday, with shifts from 06:30 - 15:30 or 14:00 - 23:30. Flexibility to work both shifts is required.
Main duties include:
* Making collections of food samples from customers across the UK and returning them to the lab.
* Collecting ambient and chilled food and water samples from various points throughout the UK, following pre-planned regional routes, using a company vehicle with internal chilled units, in accordance with company procedures and service levels.
* Handling and returning customer samples safely and appropriately, ensuring proper storage within the vehicle.
* Responding positively to reasonable route changes.
* Completing all paperwork accurately, including recording temperature and time data on daily records and reporting to the Logistics Management team.
* Inputting all required information onto the company tablet.
* Maintaining cleanliness of collection storage rooms and fridges, including cleaning spillages.
* Ensuring sufficient bottle stocks during collections and reporting faulty probes in fridge units.
* Communicating regularly with other drivers regarding delays.
* Parking the vehicle overnight at the designated location unless otherwise authorized.
* Performing daily and weekly vehicle checks, reporting defects promptly.
* Reporting accidents and breakdowns.
* Securing the vehicle when unattended.
* Maintaining a professional appearance and vehicle condition to promote the Eurofins image.
* Providing excellent customer care.
* Participating in developmental training as required.
* Driving safely and courteously, complying with transport regulations and the Highway Code.
* Ensuring the safety and security of vehicles, equipment, goods, and personnel.
Qualifications
* Good knowledge of UK road networks.
* Experience in chilled multi-drop collections and deliveries under strict deadlines.
* Understanding of vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
* Customer-focused attitude with a pleasant demeanor.
* Full UK Driving License.
Additional Information
Eurofins offers various benefits including life assurance, pension plans, holiday purchase schemes, employee assistance programs, free parking, enhanced family leave schemes, career development opportunities, and discounts through Perkbox.
Next Steps: Interested candidates will be invited for assessments or interviews to understand the role and evaluate skills. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, emphasizing sustainability initiatives.
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