Driver Code 8 - Industrial Sales Department

Brights Hardware; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A national hardware retailer in Bellville is seeking a Delivery Driver to ensure timely and efficient deliveries. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Code 8 Drivers Licence and at least 1 year of driving experience. Responsibilities include customer service, vehicle inspections, and ensuring all deliveries are made in excellent condition. This role requires strong planning and time management skills, along with the ability to handle pressure and monitor operations.

Qualifications

• Matric or Equivalent is required.
• 1 year driving experience is necessary.
• Must have a Code 8 Drivers Licence and PDP.

Responsibilities

• Provide good customer service.
• Complete daily trip sheets and vehicle inspections.
• Deliver stock in excellent condition.

Skills

Ability to handle pressure

Monitoring skills

Excellent customer service

Planning, time management & organizing skills

Education

Matric or Equivalent

Valid license and 3 years driving experience

Job description

Overview

Purpose: The purpose of this job is to assure that goods are delivered accurately and punctually in good condition as expected by the customer. This will include dealing with customers, staff from all branches, monitoring the loading and offloading of transfers and making sure that the delivery vehicle is in good condition by doing daily check-up of the vehicle and providing good customer service. This will result in customer satisfaction and generate sales promoting the business and creating sustainable growth and profit margins.

Responsibilities

• Provide good customer service
• Completing of daily trip sheets (opening/closing km, departure/arrival times)
• Completing a daily pre-trip inspection of your vehicle to ensure basic roadworthy standards. (indicating on trip sheet)
• Reporting any defect on your vehicle to your Supervisor (completing of vehicle repair report)
• Ensure that the truck assistants are with the truck at all times.
• Plan and ensure with the most efficient route to your customer
• Ensure all out going stock have the relevant documentation before being loaded.
• Ensure all transferred documents are recorded in your logbook.
• Ensure the transfer logbook is signed by the branch who receives the stock.
• Ensure all stock are delivered in excellent condition
• Hand in weekly evaluation reports to your Supervisor.
• Reporting any delay at branches to your Supervisor.
• Report to your Supervisor at the end of the day
• Participate in perpetual stock takes.
• Perform any work-related tasks delegated by superior

Requirements

• Matric or Equivalent
• Candidates with no Matric that have a valid license and have 3 years driving experience will be considered for the position
• 1 year driving experience
• Code 8 Drivers Licence (higher code would be advantage)
• PDP (Public Driving Permit: Goods and Passengers)
• Ability to handle pressure
• Monitoring skills
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to read & communicate on high level
• Must be able to understand the loading of vehicles
• Planning, time management & organizing skills

Kindly note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of our nation we will conduct our recruitment and appointments in line with the Company’s equity targets and we are committed to improving our positions. The Company reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time and for any reason.