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Audio-Visual Equipment Driver

Encore
Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Uxbridge, Greater London UB8, England

Salary

£28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Driver position offers a salary between £26,000 and £28,000, depending on experience, based in Uxbridge.
  • The role provides a structured work environment without last-minute shift changes, and avoids evening and weekend work.
  • Candidates should possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and exceptional customer service skills.
  • Key responsibilities include delivering to venues, maintaining vehicle appearance, and assisting with equipment handling and dispatching.
  • Previous experience as a driver is required, along with the ability to use GPS and automated routing software.
Driver
Around £26-28,000(dependant on experience)
Uxbridge
  • Looking for a role that offers structure without any last-minute shift changes?
  • Tired or working evenings and weekends all the time?
  • Currently working as a driver and tired or doing hundreds of drops per day?
Read on.....this could be the role for you!

Your perspective:
  • Private Healthcare with no excess payments for the employee
  • Employee supported volunteering
  • Enhanced family leave provisions
  • Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme
  • Company sick pay
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Generous employee referral scheme
  • Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way)
  • Access to state-of-the-art technology
  • Global presence and opportunities worldwide
  • Long Service Programme

Your area of responsibility as a Driver:

Delivering to some of the best venues and hotels in the London (and around the South) you will play an integral part in the planning, preparation of some amazing events and will be responsible for the delivery and set up from small meetings through to large scale productions.

Driving, Delivery, and Pick-up:

  • Drive Encore owned, leased, or rented vehicles including vans
  • Drive Results - Maintain set routes and schedules as directed by their supervisor to meet customer expectations
  • Loading and unloading of vehicles
  • Review orders for accuracy during both delivery and pickup to ensure all items are accounted for
  • Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage to gear
  • Do the Right Thing - Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
  • Able to complete a manual and/or electronic log book, based on an assigned region

Customer Service as a Driver:

  • Deliver World Class Service - Provide superior customer service and strive to exceed the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers
  • Maintain a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication and interaction
  • Assist with dispatching (as needed), which includes planning routes, making driver assignments, coordinating with venues and warehouse personnel and arranging for 3rd party transportation to support regional needs

Equipment Handling as a Driver:

  • Value People - Assist warehouse team with other responsibilities to include: pulling, receiving, and transportation of equipment.
  • Participate in annual physical inventory process.
  • Perform quality control and equipment staging in warehouse as directed.
  • Ensure all equipment is picked up and/or delivered on site.

Vehicle Maintenance:

  • Works with the dispatcher to ensure vehicles are well maintained through scheduled service appointments as required
  • Maintain good general overall appearance of the vehicles and ensure all vehicles are kept clean and free of debris
  • Perform daily inspection on vehicle prior to route and ensure Driver Vehicle Inspection logs are performed before each trip
  • Maintain and replenish all vehicle fluids as needed e.g. wiper fluid, DEF, etc.
  • Identify mechanical maintenance needs as they occur
  • Report any vehicle damages or traffic violations to immediate supervisor in a timely manner

What you bring with you:

    • Valid Drivers License
    • Happy to drive into and around London
    • Clean driving record ideally
    • Exceptional customer service skills.
    • General knowledge of vehicle inspection and maintenance.
    • General understanding of proper load securement.
    • Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
    • Ability to drive or sit for long hours at a time.
    • Good communication skills with internal and external customers.
    • High degree of team work with customers, peers, and managers.
    • Ability to use and understand automated routing software.
    • General competencies skills in smartphone use.
    • Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction.

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.