Van Driver / FLT

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Exceptional Fleet

CPC training

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Kinaxia are recruiting a Van Driver / FLT to join their team at their site in Telford. The successful candidate will deliver and collect products and goods safely and efficiently to designated locations within a set time frame to ensure customer expectations are met.

Complete daily vehicle checks, secure loads and maintain POD records. Adhere to Highway Code, tachograph rules and transport regulations to keep operations safe and compliant.

Qualifications

• Full EU driving licence required.
• Experience as a multi-drop driver and FLT experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Highway Code and tachograph requirements.
• Understanding of transport methods, costs, routes and geography.
• Safety knowledge of loading and unloading processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily vehicle checks and defect report sheets to ensure roadworthiness.
• Load and unload vehicles with care to maintain safety.
• Maintain accurate POD records and record shortages/damages.
• Comply with company and customer procedures; report delays or issues.
• Follow Highway Code, FORS, tachograph, Working Time Regulations and Road Transport Regulations.
• Inform Traffic Office immediately if involved in an incident.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and a safe workplace.
• Work in a safe manner and comply with Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Full EU driving licence

Multi-drop experience

FLT licence

Highway Code knowledge

Tachograph regulations

Route knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

Kinaxia are recruiting a Van Driver / FLT to join their team at their site in Telford. The successful candidate will deliver and collect products and goods safely and efficiently to designated locations within a set time frame to ensure customer expectations are met.

Additional benefits

• Life assurance
• Pension
• Exceptional Fleet
• Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About The Job

• Complete daily vehicle checks and defect report sheets as applicable to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use;
• Carry out the highest level of care whilst securing, loading and unloading vehicles to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Maintain accurate records relating to consignments, complete Proof of Deliveries (POD's) correctly and record any shortage/damage accurately to ensure the transport management system is up to date.
• Comply with all company and customer procedures and immediately report to the Traffic Office any delays or issues to maintain a world class local service.
• Comply with all regulations stipulated within the Highway Code, FORS, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations and the Road Transport Regulations to ensure both yourself and the Company are compliant.
• Immediately inform your local Traffic Office if you are involved in an accident or incident so the relevant procedures can be followed.
• Operate high standards of general housekeeping in order to maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times.
• Work in a safe manner and comply with all Health and Safety Regulations and customer Health and Safety requirements to ensure yourself, the customer and the Company remain safe.

Your Knowledge And Experience

• Driving licence (Full EU licence)
• Experience as a multi drop driver
• FLT
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
• Knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits, routes and geography
• Safety knowledge of goods loading and unloading processes