Class C + E Driver (Nights) - Yard Shunter

• Undertake pre & post trip vehicle inspections to ensure road worthiness

• Full compliance with drivers’ hours, tachographs and road traffic regulations.

• Driving style – damage free and economical.

• Be an ambassador of the company.

• Undertake minor vehicle service activity such as cleaning and refuelling of both vehicle and refrigerated

• Maintenance of a clean vehicle both internally and externally.

• Delivery and collection of vehicles as required to rental suppliers including any due inspections

• Inspection of hire vehicles pre and post rental

• Actively participate in a daily debrief process, working with your supervisor to identify safety, service and operational improvements as and when they arise

• Supervise and assist with loading activities at the Cross dock sites.

• 2-3 years full time C+E driving experience

• Customer Service experience

• Full Class C+E Licence

• Excellent understanding of Drivers hours regulations, working time directive and tachographs

• Good operational knowledge of modern commercial vehicles

• Good geographical knowledge of UK

• Driver CPC

Desirable:

• Clean driving license

• Temperature Control Transport

• Experience of multi drop deliveries

• Experience of operating tail lifts & double deck trailers

• Experience of working with wheeled delivery equipment

Personal Qualities

• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills at all levels towards both customers and colleagues

• Able to juggle the demands of a busy schedule, traffic conditions and other road users with safety, customer service and time / efficiency targets

• Must be calm under pressure

• High standard of personal presentation to uphold the company brand, including uniform / vehicle cleanliness

• Flexible and responsive to business needs e.g. if required to complete a different route/start at different time on occasions

• Must be physically active due to the nature and demands of the role; for example dealing with heavy goods and moving loaded dollies over uneven ground

Circumstances

• Must be prepared to drive in different weather conditions.

• Must live within a reasonable travelling distance to the depot.

• The driver needs to show a great deal of flexibility within this role as the work will be varied and there may be changes to start times if required to cover another night trunk

• Employee discount

• Free parking