Driver - Southampton Eastleigh, England
Job description
Dean & Wood is a leading refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler with 17 branches throughout the UK. We have a vacancy for a Driver in Southampton.
The Driver is expected to ensure customers receive a fast and efficient response to distribution enquiries, building customer loyalty and enhancing the company’s reputation for service.
Your main duties will include:
- Deliveries
- Daily vehicle checks
- Dealing with trade counter customers
- Goods inwards, picking, packing, loading and off-loading vehicles
The ideal Driver will hold the following skills and experiences:
- Previous warehouse experience
- Ability to operate a forklift truck is desirable, but not essential; training will be given
- Familiarity with computerised despatch systems would be an advantage
- You would need to enjoy working as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is required.
Full training will be provided on all product and service offerings.
Your normal working hours will be based on a 42.5 hour working week, usually Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm. However, you will be expected to work a daily 8.5 hour shift between the hours of 6am and 6pm on a flexible basis. You will be required to participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.
Please apply, enclosing your current CV.
Benefits
Salary £24,083 p.a.
Annual holiday entitlement 25 days plus all public holidays, increasing by 1 day a year to a maximum of 30 days a year at year 5
Life assurance 4 x salary
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,083.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
