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Job Title: Relief Driver
Location: Swindon
Salary: £35,000 per annum - Potential Bonus of £160 per month
Working Hours: Full-time, flexible working hours including weekends and public holidays as needed
Reports to: Transport Manager
- Valid UK Driving Licence (Category C or higher preferred).
- Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is essential.
Company Overview
Our client is a leading supplier in the food distribution industry, providing high-quality products to businesses across the UK. As part of our team, you will contribute to maintaining our strong reputation for timely and professional service to our clients.
Job Purpose
The Relief Driver is responsible for covering delivery routes and providing support to the distribution team by stepping in for permanent drivers when they are unavailable. The role requires flexibility, punctuality, and a strong commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient deliveries.
Key Responsibilities
To cover deliveries as and when required due to holidays, sickness and absence or any other situation as they arise.
To ensure that all allocated deliveries are completed on a daily basis.
To ensure that the vehicle is roadworthy and that the load is secure before leaving site.
To ensure that all relevant paperwork for each delivery is actioned/completed in line with Company procedure and instructions on delivery note.
To ensure that all monies collected are handled in line with the Company procedure.
To actively develop working relationships with the customer base and provide high levels of customer service through delivery.
To ensure that all payments are cashed in at the end of each day in line with Company procedure.
To ensure that all procedures ie: Heath & Safety, vehicle security and requirement under the Ministry of Transport Operators Licence are adhered to at all times.
To maintain the vehicle cleanliness at the standard required to meet the Company audit procedures.
To report any defects or concerns relating to the vehicle to the Operations Manager immediately.
To communicate to the Operations Manager any queries or problems relative to customers.
Provide sickness or holiday cover, as required, for warehouse personnel and other driving staff.
Any other general duties required within the grading of this position.
Qualifications and Experience
- Valid UK Driving Licence (Category C preferred or Category B with experience in large vehicle driving).
- Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is preferred but not essential for Category B drivers.
- Experience in driving commercial vehicles and delivery roles, ideally within the food distribution or logistics industry.
- A strong understanding of UK road traffic laws and driving regulations.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Excellent time management and route-planning abilities.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- High level of flexibility and adaptability to change, including willingness to work on short notice.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Physically fit, able to handle heavy goods (manual handling training will be provided).
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.
- Company pension scheme.
- Opportunity for career progression within the company.
- Supportive work environment and comprehensive training.
