Job Details
Driver 3. 5 Tonne
Salary £19,000 to £20,000
Tilbury
Permanent (42.5 Days a Week/ over 5 Days)
0600 hrs to 1900 hrs Monday to Friday
We are looking for Driver(S) who are qualified to drive a 3.5 Tonne Vehicle and be over the age of 25 for insurance purposes. These Driver(S) have a daily route and schedule but is not a target driven role, so its a great job for safe, charismatic driver. The role of the driver will be to effectively be collecting stock from Charity Shops or other suppliers in a timely and professional manner, delivering the highest level of customer service.
Full Training will be given to all Drivers and the first week of employment and training will be in Coventry and then will be required to work from the Depot in Tilbury.
(Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Marines) are strongly encouraged
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Collections
Collection of stock from charity shops - Multi Collections
Weighing and producing weight receipts for suppliers - All suppliers to receive a weight receipt
Delivering high level customer service
Driver Paperwork
Completion of drivers time sheets
Completion of Weight Collection Receipts - Accurate reporting on weights for payment
Loading and Unloading
Safety loading of van at supplier locations - No damage to van or stock
Safely unloading van at base - Complying to yard rules for Health & Safety always
Cosy/ Fleet Controls
Daily van checks before taking the van out on the road and reporting any damages
Clear reporting on fuel expenditure - Ensuring charge matching against invoice and accurate reporting of expenditure on time
Reporting on any vehicle faults and mileage - Vehicles maintained in good working order
Training
To undertake training as and when required
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
Clear Driving Licence with no previous bans
3.5 tonne vehicle license (Class B0
2 Years driving experience
Previous Courier or Multi drop experience
Health & Safety
Good Road Knowledge
Punctual
Good Command of English
Physically fit, able to lift heavy totes up to 25kg both loading and unloading
Ability to adapt to changes in route
Desirable
Manuel Handling Training
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