Collections Driver in Feltham

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. The Eurofins network is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across its companies around the world.

The purpose of this role is to make collections of ambient and chilled food and water samples from collection points and customer’s premises throughout the UK via a pre-planned route. This is a full time role working 45 hours per week across Monday to Friday 2pm till 11:30pm.

• Make collections of ambient and chilled food and water samples from collection points and customer’s premises throughout the UK to a pre-planned regional route in a timely manner by using a company vehicle with internal chilled units in accordance with company procedures and service levels.
• Make collections of testing kits from hospitals around the UK, returning them to the laboratory.
• Respond positively to route changes that the company feels reasonable for the driver to complete.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed with a high degree of accuracy, with recording of temperature and time records on a daily record sheet and reporting into the Logistics Management team.
• Ensure all information is inputted onto the company tablet where required.
• Keep collection storage rooms clean and tidy at all times.
• Clean fridges and spillages where required.
• Ensure bottle stocks are sufficient within the drop offs.
• Replace and report on faulty probes within fridge units at drop offs.
• Ensure collections are returned to site safely and securely.
• Communicate regularly with the other driver, making them aware of any delays to the meeting time or place.
• Responsible for the safe and appropriate handling of the customer’s samples to ensure they are stowed appropriately within the vehicle.
• Park the vehicle overnight at the normal place of work and any off duty periods unless previously agreed otherwise with the management team.
• Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks, oil, water etc and report any defects in a timely manner to the logistics manager.
• Report accidents and breakdowns.
• Ensure the vehicle is locked and secure when unattended.
• Promote the Eurofins image by wearing a clean, neat and tidy uniform as provided, and by ensuring your vehicle is maintained in a clean, tidy and serviceable condition.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• Partake in any developmental training as required in compliance with the Company Standard.
• Drive Company vehicles in a safe and courteous fashion in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Transport and in compliance with the Highway Code.
• Take all reasonable action to ensure the safety and security of vehicles, equipment, goods, fellow employees and other road users.

Qualifications:

• Experience of chilled multi drop collection and deliveries, working to strict timed deadlines.
• Full UK Driving License, with a maximum of 6 points.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Appreciation of vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
• A customer focused approach with pleasant demeanour.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A positive can do approach.

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates
• Company Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes
• Free parking
• Worldwide career opportunities

We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and its requirements.

Your data: As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date: We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer.