The Driver will be responsible for loading, delivery, and collection of welfare units to and from the customer site in a timely and professional manner, demonstration (if required) and completing any relevant checks and administration involved for the hire.
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Responsibilities and Duties Operates vehicle in a safe manner in compliance with all UK regulations and company policies.
Provides services to customers on assigned route(s) for loading, delivery, and collection of units.
Provides minor repairs to units on route and at facility.
Ensure all loads are safe prior to commencing route Complete vehicle checks to ensure vehicle is road worthy Delivers and removes units to/from customers.
Maintains and updates route sheets.
Conducts pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
Maintains and updates drivers log sheets.
Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
Repairs, cleans, and prepares units for delivery, as needed.
Maintains a clean vehicle.
Performs other duties as required such as occasional service driver cover.
Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of driving legislation, particularly tachograph requirements Ability to read and understand a map.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing).
General knowledge of mechanics of trucks.
Awareness of Health and Safety Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Excellent people skills Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.
Tachograph / Drivers Card essential Minimum Qualifications Legally eligible to work in the UK.
Must have at least a valid driver's license with valid Class 1 plus E qualification with Hiab.
Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing. xsngvjr
Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year Experience: Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred) driving: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driver CPC (preferred) Work Location: In person