Job description
William Kirk are recruiting a Van Driver to join their team at their site in Macclesfield. The successful candidate will deliver and collect products and goods safely and efficiently to designated locations within a set time frame to ensure customer expectations are met.
- Monday - Friday
- Additional benefits:
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Exceptional Fleet
- Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
- Full Uniform and PPE
- Onsite Parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
- Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)
About the job:
- Complete daily vehicle checks and defect report sheets as applicable to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use;
- Carry out the highest level of care whilst securing, loading and unloading vehicles to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Maintain accurate records relating to consignments, complete Proof of Deliveries(POD’s) correctly and record any shortage/damage accurately to ensure the transport management system is up to date.
- Comply with all company and customer procedures and immediately report to the Traffic Office any delays or issues to maintain a world class local service.
- Comply with all regulations stipulated within the Highway Code, FORS, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations and the Road Transport Regulations to ensure both yourself and the Company are compliant.
- Immediately inform your local Traffic Office if you are involved in an accident or incident so the relevant procedures can be followed.
- Operate high standards of general housekeeping in order to maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times.
- Work in a safe manner and comply with all Health and Safety Regulations and customer Health and Safety requirements to ensure yourself, the customer and the Company remain safe.
Your knowledge and experience:
- Driving licence (Full EU licence)
- Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
- Knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits, routes and geography
- Safety knowledge of goods loading and unloading processes
- Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process.
- Safe
- Talented
- Attentive
- Reliable
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person