bus driver Ashford, Kent, South East England, England
Job description
AR497 - 3.5 Tonne Van Driver
Location: Ashford
Salary: £25,500
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a 3.5 Tonne Van Driver on behalf of one of our clients.
To deliver and collect products to and from customers and suppliers in an efficient, safe and timely manner. As the face of the company, you will be expected to be polite and courteous, and act with complete integrity and professionalism at all times.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accurate movement and delivery/collection of customers and suppliers’ products within allocated timeslots.
- Loading and unloading products of varying dimensions and weights of up to 25kg.
- Load allocated vehicle, checking all relevant goods are loaded and organised for delivery sites to maximise efficiency. Ensure the vehicle is loaded safely within legal operating limits.
- Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and maintain adherence to optimised route planning through the use of handheld technology.
- Complete a daily vehicle check, ensuring the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and legally compliant and report any defects or repairs immediately.
- Ensure vehicle is serviced, maintained and clean and company and legal regulations are followed and adhered to at all times.
- Ensure timely communications to relevant stakeholders (internal & external) of any delivery exceptions.
- Adhere to safe working practices and ensure safety of self and others at all times.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations at all times.
- Familiarise self and comply with all legal requirements such as transport rules, the Road Traffic Act, Highway Code, speed limits and DVSA legislation related to use of a tachographs, drivers hours regulations and driver CPC requirements.
- Attend any essential training as directed, to carry out the driver’s role safely and effectively.
- Any other reasonable duties as requested within the individual’s capabilities.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Hold a current, full UK driver’s licence.
- Possess basic numeracy and IT skills.
- Understand and have knowledge of basic health and safety requirements.
Location: Ashford
Salary: £25,500
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,500.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: AR497
