Car Delivery Driver - Reading, United Kingdom - UMOJA KWANZA LIMITED

UMOJA KWANZA LIMITED

Verified Company

Reading, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

HGV DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

The main duty is to transport vehicles in Oxfordshire, Swindon and Westbury as well as other locations in England.

other duties include:
- multi drop car deliveries within timeframe to meet customer demand.

Daily check your vehicle is safe and report any issues you find. Submit vehicle checklist prior to and on completion of each rotation.
Complying with all relevant driving regulations and rules.
Overseeing and assisting with loading and unloading of cars, ensuring this is done safely and in line with road and transport legislation.
Updating delivery paperwork, logbooks and tracking mileage.
Flexibility is required due to the nature of the business and willingness to work increased hours during peak trading times.
Regularly check traffic reports and change your route if needed
Adhere to all company and health &safety policies and procedures.
Reporting any delays or accidents promptly.

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

Knowledge of vehicle functionality and ability to handle small repairs.
Concentration skills for staying focused while driving
Customer service skills and good communication skills with both customers and colleagues.
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations and always stay updated with new road regulations and laws.
Expert in driving heavy and light vehicles
The ability to organise your time and workload
Work alone effectively.
Ability to work under high pressure and know what needs to be done in an emergency if required.
Physical skills like lifting, bending and manual handling.
Knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or handheld device

Restrictions and Requirements

You'll need to:

Be able to drive a 3.5T single bed with a trailer and 7.5T double bed transporter.
Hold a full and clean car drivers licence as well as C1 Category licences depending on the size of lorry you will drive.
Be between 25 and 70 years of age for insurance purposes.
Have some experience in car collection and deliveries.
Hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)
Pass the prerequisite certified medical.
Experience with GPS navigation, mapping and route planning.
To stay qualified, every 5 years you'll need to take 35 hours of driver CPC training and renew your HGV driving licence.

Expected start date: 19/02/2024

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Salary:
£110.00-£160.00 per day

Expected hours:
per week

Schedule: