Class 1 HGV Driver
Reporting directly to the Warehouse & Distribution Manager/Assistant and/or Depot Manager
Objectives of the job:
- To deliver products to customers within a specific area in a safe and friendly manner
- Responsible for the care and upkeep of your designated vehicle
- To provide excellent Customer service standards to every customer
Main Duties:
- The responsibility of preparing the vehicle by conducting operator maintenance, ensuring all customer pallets have been loaded onto the vehicle correctly and safely.
- Responsible for completing delivery notes, return sheets and collecting payments.
- Execute any special requests from customers by picking up and delivering items as directed on the delivery note or collection note authorised by the office.
- Maintain customer confidence by keeping information strictly confidential regarding premise security and operational information.
- Responsibility for the checking of the drivers board for your daily schedule.
- To plan your route and requirements for the drop by studying the schedule and any requests by the customer that are on the delivery note
- Make customers aware of any stock shortages or problems with their delivery and telephone the office to confirm.
- Responsible for returning all empty cases and kegs.
- Ensure that correct health and safety procedures are adhered to
- To complete all required checks and ensure that check sheets are passed to the distribution manager.
- To comply with recognised VOSA & Working time guidelines and laws
- The ability to help in the warehouse when required.
- To look presentable in the correct LWC Drinks uniform at all times
Key Skills:
Good safety practices and driving habits
Possess the correct driving license required for the vehicle
Good communication skills
Excellent Customer Service Skills