Truck Driver-Durban at PG Group

PG Group (Pty) Ltd; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading glass distributor in Knysna seeks a delivery driver to efficiently transport glass products while ensuring high service quality. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the delivery vehicle, completing paperwork accurately, and establishing good relationships with customers. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 qualification and a valid driver's license; experience in handling glass products is advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years driving experience would be an advantage.
• Experience in handling and moving of dangerous goods.
• Experience in handling various types of glass products.

Responsibilities

• To deliver glass to and from customers efficiently.
• Maintain the vehicle regularly and ensure it is clean.
• Complete daily trip sheets and quality check sheets accurately.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven analytical and numerical skills

Education

Grade 12

Code 10 or higher valid driver's licence with PrDP

Job description

PG Building Glass is Southern Africa's leading distributor of float, mirror and PG SmartGlass® products. Solutions supplied include glass that keeps out intruders, sound, heat, ultraviolet light and cold as well as glass that comes in a wide range of decorative finishes, colours, patterns, and images.

Main job purpose

To deliver glass to and from customers in the most efficient possible way and to the highest quality standard of service daily and accurate recording of various paper requirements.

Main Objective

• Good understanding of road workings in your area of delivery.
• Vehicle must be regularly maintained and always clean inside and out.
• Complete daily trip sheets accurately and honestly.
• Complete quality check sheets while loading.
• Daily monitoring of vehicle and immediately report faults.
• The ability to establish a good working relationship with people at all levels inside and outside the company.
• Must be honest and trustworthy.
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast pace and pressurised working environment.
• Must have high physical and mental energy levels.
• Follow all works instructions, standard operating procedures and business rules.
• Adhere to environmental, safety and housekeeping standards, as well as rules of the road.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and shift rotation when required.
• Ensure that you load and offload in a safe manner at all times.
• Ensure that all paperwork is completed neatly and accurately.
• You are required to assist in loading material onto the vehicle before leaving the premises for delivery.
• Any other task requested by the Factory Services Manager to be carried out to the best of your ability.

Critical job requirements

• Qualification(s)
  • Grade 12.
  • Code 10 or higher valid driver's licence with PrDP.
• Attributes
  • Self motivating and independent starter.
  • High energy to work in a fast pace environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Complete today's work today.
• Skills
  • Excellent Communication.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills - effective in handling and interacting with customers.
  • Proven analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience
  • Experience in handling and moving of dangerous goods.
  • Experience in handling various types of glass products.
  • Knowledge and understanding and reading of drawings and production orders.
  • Necessary experience in glass handling and quality control.
  • At least 2 years driving experience would be an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not considered exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

Requisition ID: 3102