To drive a HGV vehicle, delivering goods to customers.
Category C, Class 2 licence is essential. HIAB licence preferred
but not essential and experience of multi-drop deliveries
beneficial.
You'll drive commercial vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, including articulated lorries, tankers, transporters and trailer wagons.. Apart from driving, your duties may include: planning delivery schedules and routes with transport managers. Supervising or helping to load and unload goods
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
• Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and
secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Ensure with Transport Manager and Loader that the load is correct against
the customers’ orders.
• Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer’s
property; if in doubt, consult with customer and/or Transport Manager, and
use disclaimers if necessary.
• Check goods off with Customers and obtain signature and print.
• If any errors mark ticket accordingly and consult with Transport
Manager/Branch Manager or Sales Assistant as appropriate.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Handle customer issues on delivery effectively and avoid getting overinvolved
in discussion. Contact Transport Manager/Branch Manager for
assistance if required.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
• Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law.
• Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits.
• Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary
damage.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
• To operate the crane (if applicable) safely and in accordance with the correct
procedures.
• Comply with fuel directives from the Operations Department.
• Ensure accidents are kept to a minimum.
• Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the
company’s accident reporting procedure.
• Complete vehicle daily inspection sheet and give to Transport
Manager/Branch Manager.