Delivery Driver

Job Title: Delivery Driver

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: 27,997 Per Annum

Job type: Permanent, Full Time. Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.

The Plumbing Distribution Company Ltd is a thriving B2B distribution business known for delivering high-quality plumbing products and superior service to our customers. With a strong commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we have been serving our merchants since 2006, with a focus on continuous improvement, our family run business is seeking a dedicated and experienced Delivery Driver to join our team and lead our operations to new heights.

As a Delivery Driver, you'll play a pivotal role in our operations, being responsible for the seamless transportation and delivery of items from our distribution centre to clients or businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering approx. 10 - 15 drops per day on pre routed delivery schedule, with generous timed drops allowing time to spend helping customer place goods where needed.
• Assigned your own van to keep clean, tidy, and maintained.
• Responsibility for daily vehicle safety checks ensuring sufficient fuel is available and vehicles comply with road safety standards.
• Loading, transporting and delivery of items from PDC's warehouse to businesses of our valued customers in a safe and timely manner, forging relationships with them.
• Deliver goods to a dynamic and multicultural community of customers, prioritising effective communication and sensitivity to cultural differences during deliveries. Building positive relationships using exceptional service, professionalism, courtesy, and cultural understanding.
• Use knowledge of Highway code, driving etiquette and parking laws to maintain the highest standard of driving as a representative of the company in branded vehicles
• Report any damage, accident or collisions as soon and as safely as possible on our reporting software.
• Maintain vehicle and driver safety by completing daily and weekly checks, reporting any incidents or issues promptly, and ensuring compliance with road safety standards.
• Proof of Delivery: Ensure the collection of customer signatures as proof and take clear pictures of successful delivery.
• Navigation and Route Optimisation: Utilise navigation tools, including Max Optra software, to determine the most efficient, secure routes to delivery points and manage logistics
• Operate and maintain proficiency with mobile devices using the company's internal software which helps schedule tasks, and track progress in real-time.
• Review orders before and after delivery to guarantee completeness and accuracy.
• Light warehouse duties if returning before shift end time

Requirements:

• It is crucial for our insurance purposes that candidates are over 30 years of age
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience of driving a 3.5t long wheelbase van
• Experience in delivery driving and warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with navigation tools and software for route optimisation.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items up to 25kg
• Good geographical knowledge of UK road network
• Math's and English at GCSE Grade C or 4
• Commitment to the role and reliability
• Flexibility to be able to carry out overtime when needed
• Please note that we are based in East Hanningfield (CM3 8EB) and you must be a Driver with permanent access to a car as we are not accessible in any way via public transport!

Desirable Skills:

• Customer service experience
• Experience of driving in and around surrounding areas of London
• Friendly professional team player
• Previous distribution delivery driver experience
• Living within a 30-minute drive from CM2 8EB
• We are looking for the friendliest, highly skilled candidates who will be able to maintain our core values

Benefits:

• 28 days Holiday (20 days plus Bank Holidays), increasing by one day after one year's service and every year up to a maximum of five years.
• Overtime at 1.5ph
• Full Uniform supplied. (Summer & Winter)
• Healthy snacks and drinks provided.
• Christmas shutdown (deducted from annual entitlement)
• Free parking.
• Training and support
• Training will be provided to you both online and on the job to give you all the tools you need to be successful in the role
• We provide regular reviews to ensure you are happy within your role and identify any areas that you may need help with, you are fully supported throughout your career with us

If you are enthusiastic, ambitious, and ready to embrace a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of our dynamic and growing team!

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Driver, Delivery Driver, Courier, Multi Drop Drivers, may also be considered for this role.