Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Job Title: HGV Delivery Driver

Requisition ID:01253161

Location/Division Specific Information

Loughborough, UK

How will you make an impact?

The position, part of the Transportation Team, delivering goods to our customers and end users. Also making collections, picking up returns from customers or collecting from Suppliers to return to our Loughborough Distribution Centre. Performing safely and compliantly to fulfil Transportation operations at our Distribution Centre and delivery destinations.

Responsibilities:

Be safe by always using PPE as per company procedures, ensure accurate safety practices are in use, and identify any safety risks. Responsible for using safe-working practices when handling goods, equipment, and hazardous substances.

Always operate Company motor vehicles safely in compliance with Highway Code laws, ADR regulations, and Drivers Hours regulations.

To perform pre-trip walk-around inspections of each vehicle operated, and to report in writing, any potential safety/mechanical issue to Manager or Supervisor.

Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the vehicle cab and delivery box, and to be smartly presented, wearing the appropriate uniform and safety footwear.

Establish and maintain good working relations with customers, acting courteously.

Follow any special instructions given orally, or in writing, by Manager or Supervisor and actively support and maintain the departmental process and procedures.

Flexibility to change delivery routes at short notice and will need to be able to spend nights away, whilst completing 2-day runs.

Being physically fit, and able to lift or move loads up to 25kg.

Ensure all deliveries on their assigned route are accounted for, and their paperwork is completed accurately.

Ensures that the vehicle is accurately placarded, loaded, and all material and equipment is always secured from movement, and in compliance with DOT regulations.

Align with company safety policies and procedures and follow local rules whilst visiting customer sites. Bring potential safety issues to the attention of the Manager or Supervisor.

Work to continually improve the efficiency of loading of truck, routing management and truck maintenance.

Experience

More than 6 months experience in multi drop delivery driving.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to efficiently interact with other teams within the Company such as Customer Service and Warehouse Teams.

• Physical ability to perform materials handling responsibilities including sitting, standing, bending, lifting/carrying up to 25kg, walking, pushing/pulling.

• Clean, current driving license, minimum Class C.

• Driver Certificate of Professions Competency

• Ideally you would hold an ADR vocational license (transportation of hazardous substances).

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