Driver

Hydrasun; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrasun is seeking a Driver in Aberdeen to deliver customer orders on time while maintaining a professional interaction with customers. You will load, secure loads, plan routes, and complete delivery documentation. You will ensure safety and support other Hydrasun stores as required.

The ideal candidate has a Full Driving Licence, experience in multi-drop driving, and a commitment to safe driving practices. Knowledge of local areas is advantageous; forklift/HGV qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full Driving Licence, plus core numeracy and literacy skills.
• Desirable: Forklift Certificate of Operation and HGV Licence.
• Experience in handling multi-drop deliveries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• Prepare and load the vehicle with deliveries and secure all items for transport.
• Plan and prioritise delivery schedules to meet customer timing and specifications.
• Complete delivery documentation in line with requirements and EPOD system.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Numeracy literacy

Team collaboration

HSE awareness

Initiative

Education

Full Driving Licence

Tools

EPOD system

Forklift Certificate

HGV Licence

Job description

Driver

The primary responsibilities of the role are to deliver customer orders effectively, efficiently and on time. When required, interacting with external and internal customers in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Interact with internal and external customers in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Prepare and load the vehicle with designated area deliveries, collect all required tube orders from the tubing store, and ensure all items are safely secured, stable, and transported in a safe condition.
• Plan and prioritise delivery schedules to ensure customer order timing requirements are met and all delivery requirements conform to specification.
• Carry out all tasks in accordance with written and verbal instructions, QMS procedures, and customer requirements.
• Complete all delivery and order documentation in accordance with customer requirements, ensuring delivery details are signed, timed, dated, clearly printed, recorded through the EPOD system, and returned to Stores for processing.
• Immediately report any customer queries or complaints to the Stores Supervisor for further investigation.
• When collecting hoses for repair from customer premises, ensure an accompanying FHA is provided.
• Maintain vans, associated equipment, work areas, and delivery bins in a clean, safe, hazard-free condition through regular inspection, maintenance, and cleaning, ensuring a professional image is consistently presented.
• Ensure the accurate completion of timesheets.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safe and lawful driving practices, including continuous compliance with all legislation relating to mobile use, seat belts, customer health and safety requirements, and site speed restrictions.
• Accept responsibility for any fines or charges incurred while operating company vehicles.
• Commit to continuous improvement and personal development.
• Work overtime when required to meet organisational or client deadlines.
• Provide holiday and absence cover within other Hydrasun Stores areas as requiredComply with all safety rules and regulations in accordance with the organisation's HSE Management System at all times, and participate in routine weekly safety inspections and audits as required by the area inspection checklist.

Qualifications - Essential

• Full Driving Licience
• Core skills in numeracy, literacy and communications

Qualifications - Desirable

• Forklift Certificate of Operation
• HGV Licence

  Experience

  • Experienced in Commercial Multi-drop Driving
  • Forklift experience
  • Knowledge of local and surrounding area would be advantageous

  Skills and Behaviours

  • Ability to interact with customers in a positive and professional manner
  • Interpersonal skills in dealing with the public
  • Good communications skills
  • Ability and aptitude to learn
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to work using own initiative
  • Ability to work to standards and procedures
  • Ability to be able to multi-task
  • Ability to function well within a team environment
  • HSE awareness
  • Customer and Quality Focus

  About us

  We are a leading international provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control products to many different sectors worldwide. As part of D2Zero, Hydrasun applies experience, knowledge, and insights for a new energy future.

  Our core principles of engagement, accountability, communication and teamwork are cornerstones of our culture and guide us in our work. The right results stem from the right behaviours. Our people are empowered to make change happen. For the benefit of our customers, our industry, our clean energy future. Our HQ is based in Aberdeen, Scotland with operations throughout the UK and a presence in strategic locations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the USA and South America.

  Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement

  Hydrasun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity & inclusion and do not tolerate discrimination & harassment of any kind.

  In our recruitment process, all appropriately qualified applicants will be reviewed for a position based on their skills and experience.

  Everyone at Hydrasun is responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with respect.