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Shunt driver

Taunton
Dx Freight
Driver
Posted: 14 September
Offer description

Overview

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-livered vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.


Responsibilities

* Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and site requirements.
* Ensure that consideration is given to other drivers, colleagues and pedestrians in the work area.
* Ensure all daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and associated paperwork completed.
* Complete all necessary paperwork, such as movement sheets, on time and in full.
* To be respectful to other road users and members of the public ensuring the reputation of the business is protected at all times.
* Observe Company rules and procedures as defined in the shunter pack and other Company Policies and Procedures, such as site rules.
* Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) used is in good order and is utilised as instructed.
* Ensure all operations are undertaken in line with the relevant SSOW.
* Continually seek to improve our processes and services.
* Ensure all vehicles are checked for defects prior to use and such is reported immediately.


Qualifications

* You should hold your HGV 1/C+E Licence for a minimum of 2 years.
* No more than 6 points with no DD/ DR Code convictions.
* Hold a current valid DCPC Card.
* Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation.
* Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
* Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.


Benefits

* Competitive Rates of Pay
* Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
* Long Service Recognition scheme
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
* DX Discounts Portal
* Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!
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