Delivery Driver - Grantham, United Kingdom - Loc Hire

Loc Hire

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Grantham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Delivery Driver (Towing 4X4)

We are looking to employ a Driver for our busy depot who will be responsible for loading, delivery, and collection of towable welfare units to and from the customer site in a timely and professional manner, demonstration (if required) and completing any relevant checks and administration involved for the hire.

Responsibilities and Duties

Operates vehicle in a safe manner in compliance with all UK regulations and company policies.
Provides services to customers on assigned route(s) for loading, delivery, and collection of units.
Provides minor repairs to units on route and at facility.
Ensure all loads are safe prior to commencing route
Complete vehicle checks to ensure vehicle is road worthy
Delivers and removes units to/from customers.
Maintains and updates route sheets.
Conducts pretrip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
Maintains and updates drivers log sheets.
Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
Repairs, cleans, and prepares units for delivery, as needed.
Maintains a clean vehicle.
Performs other duties as required such as occasional service driver cover.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to read and understand a map.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing).
General knowledge of mechanics of trucks.
Awareness of Health and Safety
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Previous CDL truck driving experience preferred.
Ability to pull a trailer essential.
Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.
Tachograph / Drivers Card essential

Minimum Qualifications

Legally eligible to work in the UK.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have at least a valid driver's license with valid B & E towing.
Must have valid drivers card and drivers CPC
Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
Must successfully complete preemployment testing.
Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Salary:
From £23,000.00 per year

Benefits: