Delivery Driver - Local Routes

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 83.000 - 124.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company vehicle and fuel card

Weekly pay

On-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a delivery driver for local routes to service businesses and residences. You will deliver goods safely and on time, load/unload, and collect signatures and payments where required.

The role requires a clean driving record, knowledge of Stellenbosch area, and strong customer service. We offer a competitive hourly wage with weekly pay, company vehicle, fuel card, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifikationen

• Valid driver's license (Code 8/EB) and clean driving record.
• Previous delivery or customer-facing experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Stellenbosch and surrounding areas.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry packages, and physically fit.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Willingness to undergo a background check.
• Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance checks.

Aufgaben

• Deliver products to customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles efficiently and carefully.
• Plan and follow the most efficient delivery routes within the Stellenbosch area.
• Obtain signatures and payments upon delivery, maintaining accurate records.
• Inspect delivery vehicles for any mechanical issues before and after routes.
• Communicate with dispatch and customers regarding delivery status and any issues.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, company safety policies, and customer service standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the delivery vehicle.
• Provide feedback on delivery challenges and route efficiency to management.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve minor delivery-related issues professionally.

Kenntnisse

Driver's license

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Independent work

Physical fitness

Background checks

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a well-established distribution company in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, Western Cape , is seeking a reliable and efficient Delivery Driver - Local Routes . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a local driving role, interacting with customers, and being an essential part of the community's supply chain. The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely and safe delivery of goods to various businesses and residential locations within the specified local area. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, and our drivers are the frontline ambassadors of our brand. If you have a positive attitude, a clean driving record, and a passion for making deliveries a seamless experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles efficiently and carefully.
• Plan and follow the most efficient delivery routes within the Stellenbosch area.
• Obtain signatures and payments upon delivery, maintaining accurate records.
• Inspect delivery vehicles for any mechanical issues before and after routes.
• Communicate with dispatch and customers regarding delivery status and any issues.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, company safety policies, and customer service standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the delivery vehicle.
• Provide feedback on delivery challenges and route efficiency to management.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve minor delivery-related issues professionally.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license (Code 8/EB) and a good driving record.
• Previous experience as a delivery driver or in a similar customer-facing role is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of the Stellenbosch and surrounding local areas.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry packages, sometimes heavy, as part of the delivery process.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be physically fit and able to perform the duties of the role.
• Willingness to undergo a background check.
• Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance checks.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for overtime, paid weekly.
• As part of our team, you will receive comprehensive on-the-job training, a stable work schedule, and a supportive team environment.
• Company-provided vehicle and fuel card.
• Potential for advancement within the company for dedicated and high-performing individuals.
• Our client values its employees and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Join a company that is committed to excellence in service and employee satisfaction right here in Stellenbosch .