Delivery Driver

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch allowance

Overtime on 150%

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Delivery Driver to join our team. Shifts are Monday to Friday, 04:00am - 14:00pm with flexibility; you will plan and operate routes to deliver and collect company goods to and from customers.

You must have a clean Class C licence, ADR and Driver CPC preferred, be physically fit to lift up to 25kg, and be comfortable working away overnight on 2-day runs when required. A daily lunch allowance is provided.

Qualifications

• Clean, current driving licence required (Class C, 7.5T) or higher.
• ADR license and Driver CPC preferred.
• Previous delivery driving experience.
• Able to spend nights away and handle loads up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Deliver/collect goods to/from customers and suppliers as per routes.
• Plan and operate routes to ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and safety.
• Adapt to changing routes at short notice and complete refresher training.
• Work in accordance with safety, dignity at work, and company policies.

Skills

Delivery driver experience

Customer interaction

Physical fitness

Safety compliance

Tools

Class C driving license

ADR license

Driver CPC

Job description

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 04:00am - 14:00pm but could vary

Pay Rate: £19 per hour (Overtime is paid at 150%. Typically, this is up to an average of 8-10 hours per week. Also includes a daily lunch allowance of £5.60)

Delivery/collection of company goods to/from customers/suppliers' premises. To plan and operate routes/deliveries to company and customer satisfaction.

Summary of duties (not in order of priority):

• To carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects Deliver/collect company goods to/from customers/suppliers' premises (carried out in accordance with customer site regulations)
• Establish and maintain good working relations with customers and report on same to managers as required.
• Adherent to M.O.T regulations (highway code, driving hours, ADR) Complete Loading/Delivery run sheet and report missed deliveries/shortages
• Assist the supervisor/manager with route development, planning and improvements. Co-ordinate and arrange empty chemical bottle collections from route customers.
• To sort parcels into mode, route and drop sequence
• To maintain a high standard of housekeeping - vehicle cab and delivery box
• To undertake other such responsibilities as may be required from time to time.
• To operate and maintain equipment in accordance with relevant training.
• Comply with 'Driver code of conduct' guide card
• Responsible for always using safe-working practices when handling goods, equipment and hazardous substances.
• To actively support and maintain the departmental process and procedures.
• Required to change delivery routes at short notice and complete refresher training, maintaining knowledge of a minimum of three delivery routes.
• Undertake other duties as requested by management team
• Effectively perform your duties whilst always acting in accordance with the Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.
• Embrace and participate in PPI initiatives to identify improvements and cost savings to the business.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• You are required to be smartly presented at all times, wearing the appropriate Drivers' uniform and Safety Footwear.
• You are required to be smartly presented, professional and courteous at all times when dealing with customers, customers contractors and suppliers.
• You are required to be physically fit, and able to lift / move loads up to 25kg.
• You will be required to carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• You may be required to change delivery routes at short notice and will need to be able to spend nights away, whilst completing 2-day runs. You will be required to complete refresher training to maintain knowledge of a minimum of three delivery routes.

Preferred Requirements

• Ideally a minimum of 6 months' experience of multi-drop deliveries will be required
• Ideally you would hold a Class C driving license
• Ideally you would hold an ADR vocational license (transportation of hazardous substances)
• Ideally you would hold a Drivers CPC (Driver Certificate of Professions Competency)

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria

• Clean, current driving license, minimum Class C (7.5T) but ideally a Class C2 (7.5T+)
• Previous experience as a delivery driver