Van Driver

Kerr's Tyres; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local tyre company in Ballymena is seeking a Van Driver for full-time, in-person work. The role involves supervising loading, making deliveries, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates are flexible, detail-oriented, and maintain high health and safety standards. Experience in multi-drop deliveries is a bonus. Benefits include company events and discounts.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Employee mentoring programme

Free, on-site parking

Referral programme

Store discount

Qualifications

• High levels of Health and Safety standards.
• Excellent verbal communication is required.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the loading of the vehicle and ensure goods are correctly loaded.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law.

Skills

Health and Safety standards

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Van Driver

Location: Ballymena

Job Type:Full time, permanent. In-person.

Benefits:Company events, Company pension, Employee discount, Employee mentoring programme, Free, on-site parking, Referral programme, Store discount

Requirements:

Essential Requirements:

• High levels of Health and Safety standards.
• Numerate and literate.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Co-Workers.
• Diligent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience of multi-drop deliveries.
• Trailer Licence

Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Ensure with Manager and Loader that the load is correct against the customers’ orders.
• Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer’s property; if in doubt, consult with customer and/or Manager.
• Check goods off with Customers and obtain signature and print.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Handle customer issues on delivery effectively and contact Manager for assistance if required.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
• Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law.
• Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle
• Ensure accidents are kept to a minimum.
• Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure.
• To provide support in the Yard as required by the Manager.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, to include the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy.

Physical Demands:

• Loading and unloading of goods from vehicles.
• Stacking of truck casings
• Coupling and uncoupling of trailers

This job description is subject to change as the demands of the business and the role develop. The role requires flexibility and adaptability. All Kerr's Tyres Group employees need to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not detailed on this job description.