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Job title:Class 2 Delivery / Collections Driver
Based at:Coatbridge Depot
Responsible to:Transport Manager
Responsible for:Drivers Assistant
Key Relationship with:Warehouse Management/Supervision, Telesales
Job Purpose Summary:Driving a bespoke vehicle which is designed specifically for this job. To ensure proper carriage, handling and delivery of ambient and frozen food products to designated customer locations within set timeframes whilst delivering high standards of customer care. To ensure delivery in full and accurate recording of delivery and submission of delivery documentation to operational management. Manual Handling is essential in this role.
Hours:Start times varying from 06:00 07:00, guaranteed 45 Hours Per week Mon Friday (Inclusive of 5 x 60 Minute paid breaks) + Overtime
Hourly Rate:£14.10
Annual:£33,000 basic. Overtime & OTE earnings raising realistic Annual Average Earnings in excess £40k per year.
Benefits:
Signing on bonus£500 after completing 3 months, and the remaining £500 at the end of your 6-month probation period.
Earn £500 for referring Family and Friends (HGV)
Bank holidays paid at double time + Lieu Day
Enhanced Overtime rate £15.60 after 45 hours
Monthly Driving Standards Bonus £50
Paid Breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries
£37 Overnight allowance, well above national minimum rate
Delivery / Collection target Bonus
Company Pension / Benefit Schemes
30 days Holiday entitlement per annum (including public holidays) rising to 33 days after qualifying period of service
Company Paid DCPC courses + hours paid for attendance
Profit Sharing Culture, annual bonus and share allocation reflective of company financial performance
Annual Pay award review
Regular Overtime available
Staff Discount
Uniform Provided
Free Parking
Career development opportunities
.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Keeps accurate records of deliveries and customer receipt and ensures all completed documentation is submitted to management in a timely manner.
Communicates any delivery shortages or delivery discrepancies as soon as they are discovered and ensures they are recorded correctly.
Drive safely following Road Safety laws and rules including ,Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive and maintain appropriate licensing, credentials and acceptable driving record.
Keeps company vehicle clean and ensures the vehicle is fully road legal and ready to drive or reports any defects immediately as part of a daily walk round inspection procedure.
Ensures Food Hygiene standards are maintained at all times during the delivery process.
Be the customer facing representative whilst delivering excellent customer care and communicate customer issues immediately to operational management.
Report to management obstructions or risks to making safe and efficient deliveries.
Maintains communication with depot operations to advise of any changes or delays to delivery route or schedule.
Essential Skills Required:
Holder of a Class 2 HGV Licence
Holder of Full Driver CPC Card
No more than 6 Points on Licence
Physically Capable, able to drive long distances and cover 2-day journeys inclusive of nights out.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,000.00-£46,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing program
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Between 9-12 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- HGV: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: Ongoing
