A client based in the Dartford Kent area is recruiting for a 7.5T Driver, this is a full time position, permanent.
7am-4pm Monday to Friday.
Must have held a cat C1 license for at least two years & must have a clean license and valid driver CPC.
Licensing and Qualifications
- Cat C1 licence entitlement.
- Valid CPC.
- At least two years HGV driving experience, hold a clean driving licence, and a current driver qualification card.
- FORS training ideal but not essential
Experience and Skills
- Experience driving in and around London is vital.
- Ability to handle heavy/large goods.
- Numerate & literate.
Personal Attributes and Abilities
- High levels of health & safety standards.
- Excellent verbal communication.
- Excellent customer service.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexibility.
- Ability to work well as a team.
Vehicle and Load Preparation
- Complete vehicle daily walk-around checks and notify the transport office of any defects immediately.
- Load vehicle ensuring everything is secured correctly and in a way as not to damage the goods.
- Ensure you load and unload the correct goods for each delivery.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle cab and load area.
Driving and Delivery
- Drive the vehicle safely and in compliance with the relevant rules and regulations.
- Abide by Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (EU drivers hours rules).
- Abide by the road transport directive.
- Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
- Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer's property; if in doubt, consult with the customer and/or Transport office.
- Mark jobs as started, arrived, and delivered via Max Optra to update customers and the sales teams.
- Obtain electronic PODs via Max Optra for every delivery/collection.