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Joining Eurofins logistics team, this role will be working out of the Feltham site to make collections of food/water samples from customers around the UK, returning them to the laboratory.
Please note this is a full time permanent role working 45 hours per week - Monday to Friday 14:00 - 23:30.
- Make collections of ambient and chilled food and water samples from customers' premises throughout the UK to a pre-planned regional route in a timely manner by using a company vehicle with internal chilled units in accordance with company procedures and service levels.
- Make collections of testing kits from hospitals around the UK, returning them to the laboratory.
- The driver is responsible for the safe and appropriate handling of the customer’s samples to ensure they are stowed appropriately within the vehicle.
- Respond positively to route changes that the company feels reasonable for the driver to complete.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed with a high degree of accuracy, including recording temperature and time records on a daily record sheet and reporting into the Logistics Management team.
- Ensure all information is inputted onto the company tablet where required.
- Keep collection storage rooms clean and tidy at all times.
- Clean fridges and spillages where required.
- Ensure bottle stocks are sufficient within the drop-offs.
- Replace and report on faulty probes within fridge units at drop-offs.
- Ensure collections are returned to site safely and securely.
- Communicate regularly with the other driver about delays to meeting times or places.
- The vehicle is to be parked overnight at the normal place of work unless previously agreed otherwise with the management team.
- Conduct daily and weekly vehicle checks (oil, water, etc.) and report any defects promptly to the logistics manager.
- Report accidents and breakdowns.
- Ensure the vehicle is locked and secure when unattended.
- Maintain a professional appearance by wearing a clean, neat uniform and keeping the vehicle in a clean, tidy, and serviceable condition.
- Provide high levels of internal and external customer care.
- Participate in developmental training as required in line with company standards.
- Drive company vehicles safely and courteously, complying with the Department of Transport and Highway Code regulations.
- Take all reasonable actions to ensure the safety and security of vehicles, equipment, goods, colleagues, and other road users.