bus driver Witham, England
Job description
Simarco is an established, award winning provider of international logistic and freight services, and we provide a wide range of tailored solutions for clients' throughout the UK, Europe and Globally across all Worldwide trade routes.
At Simarco we understand that global trade and industry markets are continually changing and expanding to meet customer needs. That's why our logistics, air, sea/ocean freight forwarding, road haulage & distribution and warehousing solutions are not only flexible but are tailored to meet clients' individual and ever-changing requirements.
Position:
The main purpose of this role is to deliver or collect customers goods either locally or express within and around the M25.
- Delivery and collection of customers’ freight as assigned by the Transport Office to and from various locations and regions.
- Multi-drop delivery and collections that may involve some home deliveries (B2C).
- Supervise the loading of your vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage.
- Ensure the correct goods and quantity of goods are loaded and unloaded.
- Plan you day and route in the most cost and operationally effective manner.
- Present, process and return customers Delivery Notes.
- Secure and return Proof of Delivery advice notes (POD) electronic and/or manual.
- Inform the Transport Office of any delays to or whilst at work
- Maintain your vehicle (inside and out) in a clean and very tidy condition.
- Greet all customers you meet in a polite and helpful manner and provide excellent customer service.
- Refuel your vehicle daily in accordance with Company Procedure.
- Report all accidents and near misses.
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday
50 hours per week
Requirements:
- Experience of multidrop delivery and collection driving.
- Experience delivering around London, inner M25 desired.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage delivery/collection times effectively.
- Full UK driving License Class (B) Licence.
- Background working for a freight forwarder desired but not essential.
- Good communication skills with colleagues and customers.
- Vehicle weights and legal limits.
- Road Traffic Laws.
- Construction and Use Regulations.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Calm and ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible approach to hours of work.
- Applies attention to detail.
- Basic numeracy & literacy.
Other information:
Compensation & Benefits
- £27,300 per annum
- Annual Performance Bonus (Up to £3,000 per annum)
- 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Perk Box Discount Platform
- Employee Assistance Program
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Uniform and company paid PPE
- Continuous training, including Driver CPC
- Pay Day Treat Day
- Learning Management System
- Mental Health Forum
