Driver Hire (Torbay) is looking for a full-time Class 2 driver for a client in Newton Abbot, Devon, on a temporary or permanent basis. This is a physically demanding position, so you must be able to lift heavy products.
Main duties:
1. Preparing the vehicle for delivery by performing operator maintenance and ensuring that all products have been correctly and safely loaded onto the vehicle.
2. Completing delivery notes, return sheets, and accepting payments. Must be comfortable using a PDA.
3. Complete any special requests from customers by picking up and delivering items as specified on the delivery note.
4. Maintain customer trust by maintaining strict confidentiality regarding premises, security, and operational information.
5. Checking the run sheets and selected orders for your deliveries and routing.
6. Plan your route and requirements for the drop by reviewing the schedule and any customer requests on the delivery note.
7. Inform customers of any stock shortages or issues with their delivery.
8. Returning all empty kegs and petrol bottles, ensuring that they are stored correctly in the empties yard and unloaded properly.
9. Ensure that the correct health and safety procedures are followed.
10. To complete all necessary checks and ensure that check sheets are delivered to the distribution manager.
11. The ability to assist in the warehouse when necessary.
12. To be presentable and in proper uniform at all times.
Job Overview:
13. Annual pay of £,.
14. Yearly Bonus.
15. Monday-Friday on a rota basis, with every third week working Tuesday through Saturday.
16. hours of guaranteed pay each week.
Job requirements:
17. Excellent safety and driving techniques.
18. Must possess the appropriate licences for the class of vehicle.
19. Outstanding communication skills.
20. Excellent customer-service skills.
To apply or for more information, please contact our Torbay office at .
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Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. We can provide regular, ongoing delivery driving work. We treat you as the true professional that you are, and in our latest survey, % of our candidates said they were proud to work for us, and % scored 8/ or more when asked if they would recommend Driver Hire.
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