Delivery Driver (Hiring Immediately) in Southampton

G4S (now part of Allied Universal) is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain's top Employers. Our Cash Management Solutions business has expertise in secure logistics and payment services including cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre outsourcing, secure storage and retrieval and merchant services.

As an employee of G4S Cash Solutions, each role will have specific responsibilities for the identification, management and control of risk in order to safeguard the business, staff, customers, assets and reputation. Every G4S employee has a role to play in understanding and supporting the business in embedding effective risk management controls and assurance and will be integral to the effectiveness and success of G4S.

Main Purpose of Job: To join G4S Cash Solutions you’ll need to be more than just a Driver. You’ll also need to be dependable, punctual, good with customers, colleagues and the public and have a flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and bank holidays), being happy to adapt plans to meet changing circumstances. Join G4S as a Driver in Southampton and you will become part of a well-trained, tight knit team providing an essential, cash transportation service to the local community. All you need to have is a valid UK driving licence and the qualities outlined above. We’ll provide the training and support to prepare you for a great, long-term driving career with an industry leading company. You will also earn a great salary and excellent benefits.

Your primary responsibility will be to deliver and collect cash and other valuable items to and from customer premises and you will need to be confident working to stringent procedures designed to ensure that our service remains superior, and that our customer requirements are met with optimum efficiency.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• You will join a team of specialist Delivery Drivers and be responsible for making scheduled deliveries and collections, within specified time windows, ensuring all work is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with your trip sheet.
• Maintain good, safe and courteous driving behaviour and present a professional appearance by always wearing the company uniform and the relevant safety equipment provided.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report any security and/or mechanical defects and follow procedures properly in the event of an emergency or a criminal attack.
• Check consignments and ensure accuracy and efficient loading/unloading at branches and other secure areas.
• Undertake training to develop, learn and progress.
• Undertake other duties that may reasonably be assigned to you by your line manager or the business.

This role profile will be subject to change in accordance with departmental developments and the job holder’s expertise. Pay starts at £14.87 per hour, rising to £15.17 after 6 months, rising to £15.47 after 12 months (plus night allowance if applicable). Currently overtime opportunities are available to enhance earning potential but overtime is not guaranteed.

Person Specification:

To succeed as a G4S Delivery Driver you will need to hold a valid UK driver’s licence and be confident when communicating with customers and colleagues in both written and spoken English. An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important, and you will be adept at following specific procedures and instructions and be able to work to tight deadlines.

We ideally seek previous experience in a driving role, which would be extremely beneficial but is not essential, as would experience using IT and computer systems. You must be continuously focused on providing a top notch service to our customers by being efficient, flexible and at all times security conscious. You’ll need to be physically fit, as the role involves lifting and transporting heavy items.

You will be subject to a medical review, which may include a medical assessment with an occupational health practitioner. In addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, we offer up to five weeks paid holiday and paid overtime, as well as the following benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible working policies
• Free uniform
• We Care - providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
• HSF - Health Cash Plans
• Corporate perks and discounts (Perks @ Work and Home)
• Payroll Giving
• Health Checks
• Training and Development Opportunities (inc Apprenticeships in England).

We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet: You must be able to pass a criminal record check as well as a personal credit and ID check. You’ll need to provide 10-year employment/unemployment/educational history that we can check and verify. You will need to be prepared to undergo airport style searches when entering and leaving our premises and be comfortable working within a secure warehouse environment. An SIA licence would be beneficial.

This role will be subject to a medical review, which may include a medical assessment with an occupational health practitioner. We will provide all the training and support to help you to progress as a key member of our world-class team.

G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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