Delivery Vehicle Driver

Description

• Use phones for work matters only and when legally safe to do so
• Provide a courteous and professional service to customers at all times
• Participate actively in continuous process improvement projects, seek ways to develop and maximise customer service levels
• Keep the vehicle clean and well-maintained and smoke free; smoking is not permitted in vehicles
• Use driving App and ensure compliance to all required driving standards and maintain compliance with telematics and driving rules
• Ensure the safety of passengers and goods during transit
• Inform the Depot Team Leader of any servicing requirements and repairs
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any maintenance or delivery issues in a timely fashion
• Ensure all business and individual key performance indicators are met
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as checking oil, water, tyres and lights
• Adhere to all road safety and traffic regulations and always drive the vehicle in line with statutory and legislative regulations
• Follow planned routes and adhere to schedules
• Complete delivery or transport paperwork and obtain necessary signatures
• Use equipment respectfully, safely and as trained including vehicles, phones, computers
• Accurately checking and verifying all stock is correct on your vehicle for each all orders
• Ensure the Health and Safety of you and others by carrying out all activities in a manner that promotes safety
• Supporting all other areas of the business as and when required including working in the warehouse
• Report any issues, vehicle defects or delivery problems daily in a timely fashion
• Maintain accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption and any incidents or accidents
• Use navigation systems to optimise travel routes and avoid traffic delays
• Contribute actively to achieving departmental service level and targets
• Receipt and despatch all orders accurately and securely in line with Leader's SOP's
• Operate vehicle to transport goods to a specified destinations in line with schedules
• Ensure products are packed safely and secured with straps etc, so as not to be damaged in transit

Requirements

• Basic mechanical skills for vehicle checks and minor repairs
• Hold a clean driving record
• Heavy lifting, moving, protecting, wrapping, and managing all products with all due care and attention
• Valid UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicle type (e.g., Category B for cars, Category C for lorries)
• Accurate loading, unloading and delivering orders to customers OTIF
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of UK road networks and traffic laws and familiarity with using GPS and other navigation tools
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility

Benefits

• Or sell back up to 2 days to suit your needs
• Opportunity to shape and lead governance processes in a fast-growing business
• Salary £14.25 per hour
• Death in Service benefit (3x annual salary)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions of 3% in line with current statutory requirements;
• Salary sacrifice Cycle-to-work scheme;
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 access to professional wellbeing advice, counselling, and guidance to help you thrive inside and outside of work
• We believe in a healthy work-life balance that works for you
• Buy up to 3 extra days of holiday
• Subsidised gym membership;
• Staff discounts on the Leader product range;
• Length of Service holiday awards: 1 extra day for every 3 years service;
• Access to Able Futures, a confidential government-backed service providing practical support for mental wellbeing at work
• A supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact
• Flexibility working an average of 45 hrs per week
• Generous Holiday Allowance Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to tailor your time off:

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance