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Undertake pre & post trip vehicle inspections to ensure road worthiness
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Full compliance with drivers’ hours, tachographs and road traffic regulations.
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Driving style – damage free and economical.
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Be an ambassador of the company.
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Undertake minor vehicle service activity such as cleaning and refuelling of both vehicle and refrigerated
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Maintenance of a clean vehicle both internally and externally.
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Delivery and collection of vehicles as required to rental suppliers including any due inspections
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Inspection of hire vehicles pre and post rental
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Actively participate in a daily debrief process, working with your supervisor to identify safety, service and operational improvements as and when they arise
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Supervise and assist with loading activities at the Cross dock sites.
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2-3 years full time C+E driving experience
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Customer Service experience
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Full Class C+E Licence
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Excellent understanding of Drivers hours regulations, working time directive and tachographs
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Good operational knowledge of modern commercial vehicles
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Good geographical knowledge of UK
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Driver CPC
Desirable:
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Clean driving license
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Temperature Control Transport
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Experience of multi drop deliveries
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Experience of operating tail lifts & double deck trailers
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Experience of working with wheeled delivery equipment
Personal Qualities
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Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills at all levels towards both customers and colleagues
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Able to juggle the demands of a busy schedule, traffic conditions and other road users with safety, customer service and time / efficiency targets
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Must be calm under pressure
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High standard of personal presentation to uphold the company brand, including uniform / vehicle cleanliness
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Flexible and responsive to business needs e.g. if required to complete a different route/start at different time on occasions
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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
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Must be prepared to drive in different weather conditions.
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Must live within a reasonable travelling distance to the depot.
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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
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Employee discount
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Free parking
Contact Detail:
apetito Recruiting Team