£14.74/hr
North West Leicestershire, England
Temporary, Variable

Van Driver

Posted by Gi Group.

Van Driver

Location: Castle Donington, Derby

Hours: 45 hours per week - 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday

Pay rate: £14.74 per hour.

Due to increased demand, DHL has an opportunity for you to join their team as a temporary delivery driver to assist with current business pressure. The opportunity to become a permanent employee at DHL will be offered to candidates successful in this role. Delivery Driver Responsibilities

  • Complete daily safety checks, safe loading / securing load of vehicle, maintenance, legislative / regulations and adherence to company driving standards (including tachograph vehicles).
  • Scanning and working quickly and efficiently to ensure warehouse deadlines are met.
  • Ability to make good decisions and work under pressure
  • Complete multiple deliveries and collections of shipments of a variety of shapes, sizes and weights
  • Maintain a high level of attention to detail
  • Ensure correct completion of DHL / Customer data and documentation
  • Sort and prioritise workload (including multiple route sort) to ensure time commitments are met
  • Ensure customer needs are met through time efficient deliveries and collections
  • Have a professional interest for Safety and Security of yourself, colleagues, customers and the general public

Delivery Driver Requirements

  • A full and valid UK Cat B Driving licence
  • Strong geographical knowledge and route planning skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Have a strong work ethic, be flexible and happy to work hard on their own initiative.
  • Experience of driving a 3.5t van is preferred but not essential.
  • Have good people skills that are helpful and friendly
  • Previous multi-drop experience is required
  • You must be able to provide various proof for identity checks Delivery Driver Benefits
  • Overtime available after 45 hours with an enhanced pay-rate
  • Access to internal vacancies successful candidates will be given a chance to progress within this company
  • The opportunity to become a permanent employee
  • Weekly Pay

If you're looking to work for a reputable business in a busy environment, then apply NOW.

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