£35K/yr to £40K/yr
Test Valley, England
Permanent, Variable

Class 1 HGV Driver

Posted by LWC Drinks.

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