Local Delivery Driver - FMCG

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Paid leave & sick leave

Well-maintained fleet

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Local Delivery Driver for FMCG routes around Queenstown. You will ensure timely deliveries, maintain order accuracy, and provide a positive customer interface while upholding the company’s reputation for reliability in the Eastern Cape region.

The role requires a valid license, physical fitness, and a strong sense of responsibility with excellent knowledge of local roads. Join a supportive team committed to dependable service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Delivery experience with consumer goods preferred.
• Good geographical knowledge of Queenstown and surrounding areas.
• Physical fitness to handle loading/unloading of products.
• Strong sense of responsibility and punctuality.
• Effective communication skills for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily delivery schedules for FMCG products to various customer locations.
• Ensure correct items and quantities are delivered as per order specifications.
• Handle goods carefully to prevent damage during loading, transit, and unloading.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic upkeep of the delivery vehicle.
• Follow designated routes and adhere to delivery timeframes.
• Confirm deliveries with customer signatures and report any discrepancies.

Skills

Delivery experience

Geographical knowledge

Physical fitness

Reliability

Communication skills

Punctuality

Customer service

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Local Delivery Driver specializing in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) for routes around Queenstown. This role is vital for ensuring our clients' products reach retailers and end-consumers efficiently and in optimal condition. You will be responsible for timely deliveries, accurate order fulfillment, and maintaining a positive customer interface. The successful candidate will be reliable, physically capable, and possess excellent knowledge of the local road network. This position requires an individual who is organized, self-disciplined, and committed to upholding the company's reputation for prompt and dependable service within the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily delivery schedules for FMCG products to various customer locations.
• Ensure correct items and quantities are delivered as per order specifications.
• Handle goods carefully to prevent damage during loading, transit, and unloading.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic upkeep of the delivery vehicle.
• Follow designated routes and adhere to delivery timeframes.
• Confirm deliveries with customer signatures and report any discrepancies.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Experience in delivery driving, particularly with consumer goods, is preferred.
• Good geographical knowledge of Queenstown and surrounding areas.
• Physical fitness to handle loading and unloading of products.
• Strong sense of responsibility and punctuality.
• Effective communication skills for customer interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Potential for performance-based incentives.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Access to a well-maintained delivery fleet.
• A supportive team environment that values reliability and hard work.