3.5T Delivery Driver
5 days ago
Southampton
3.5T Delivery Driver Wanted- Apply Now! Full-time and Part-Time Hours Available (On-Going Temporary until Christmas). Potential for the role to become full-time Temporary to Permanent after Christmas. £12.97 Per Hour - Hours Range from 35 to 45 Per Week. Equivalent Basic Annual Salary £26,000 to £26,500. 5 AM Start, Monday to Friday, shift finishes when last item delivered. Job Description: Due to recent company changes we have a new and exciting opportunity with a leading distribution company that supplies products to merchants and retailers. You will need your own transport to get the site, as there are no public transport links available. You will be driving a company 3.5T automatic van completing 20 to 40 drops per day, using and a handheld device for stock inventory, and for signing off deliveries completed. You will be based at the distribution centre just outside of Southampton. The company remains committed to providing a first class, efficient and friendly service to repeat customers and suppliers. You must be able to communicate with customers and offer a high level of customer services. You will be set and ready to leave the distribution warehouse for 5am every day, delivering to repeat customers, ensuring that all products ordered are delivered and dropped off at pre-agreed location / drop of points. Managing any variations to the drop off routes and organising rescheduled drops when needed. This role is job and finish, so hours can vary depending on route and drop numbers. Overtime is at the discretion of management, as most routes do not require you to be out on the road for more than 8-hours per shift, or over 40-hours per week. However, any hours worked over 40 in a week will be paid at time and a quarter. All company vans are fitted with telematics to record what happens inside and outside the van, during deliveries and drop offs. Requirements: Full, clean UK driving licence is essential. Must be able to drive an automatic 3.5T van. Experience as a 3.5T multi drop driver or delivery driver is essential. Customer service skills. A flexible approach to working hours due to early starts. Ability to communicate in English is essential, due to interacting with customers. Must be well presented. Eligible to work full time permanent in the UK. Responsibilities: Ensure orders are complete on delivery and accurately record shortages / delivery issues. Using an electronic device / PDA to record delivery data. Report any issues with deliveries/queries to the office. Must ensure vehicles are maintained to the highest health and sanitation standards. What We Can Offer (if you want to consider a full-time permanent position): Overtime rate time and a quarter (at companies / managers discretion). Monday to Friday 5am start - until job and finish (2pm /3pm). Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, upon successful probation completion. Company Pension Scheme with employer contribution starting at 4.5%, increasing with service, upon successful probation completion. Life Assurance, upon successful probation completion. Free on-site car parking. Access to discounted company products and hardware. Discounts with mobile provider. Benefits: Canteen Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount TPBN1_UKTJ