Job Summary
Drive company LGV vehicle over established routes or within an established territory to ensure the efficient and safe delivery and handling of company cylinders/cylinder packs, which may include other duties as defined by local Facility Manager/ Production & Distribution Manager / Supervisor. Key Responsibilities ● To abide by the current Safety, Health and Environment policy giving priority to the safety of staff, customers and members of the public at all times. ● Be responsible for load security at all times. ● Must abide by the Company’s 12 Life Saving Rules. ● Be responsible for effecting an efficient and satisfactory multi-drop delivery service to customers of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, ‘customers’, also includes other company departments/depots. ● Be responsible for the safe handling of cash and cheques with regard to Cash Sale deliveries and account settlements. ● Be responsible for operating the company’s ISO 9000 Quality Assurance System to the satisfaction of the Department and Quality Manager in so far as they apply to his duties. ● Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required as defined by the company policy. ● Ensure that the vehicles under control is kept secure at all times. ● Ensure that all Company policies that apply to his/her position are carried out in as business like and efficient manner and to ensure that any necessary paperwork is completed on a daily basis (Advice Notes, Load Sheets, Tachograph charts, Fuel Mileage and daily check sheets). ● Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of any vehicle, which may be allocated and to carry out daily Company and Statutory checks that may be required. Record these on company issued Daily Check Sheet. ● Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order (in line with ADR). ● Comply with traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures under ADR. ● Manoeuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment (e.g. Manitou/FLT) are properly positioned. ● Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. ● Maintain logs of working hours following applicable regulations in relation to Driver Hours (WTD) / Digital Tachographs. ● Report vehicle defects, accidents, incidents and traffic violations, or any damage to the vehicles or customers/public property. ● Willingly participate in suitable training provided by the Company which will include manual handling training of cylinders and packaged gases. ● The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
Minimum Job Requirements
• Minimum LGV C (HGV 2). • Full, Clean Driving Licence. • Driver’s CPC Card • ADR with Core and Packages and UN Class 2. • FLT Licence an advantage. • Experience of Multi-Drop Deliveries and knowledge of Local/Regional Areas. • Good standard of Health and Fitness. • Willingness to undergo Company Medical if required. • Disclosure of any unspent conviction. • Any first Aid or Health & Safety Qualification an advantage. • Previous management or supervisory experience. • Good standard of numeracy and literacy. • Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. • Flexible approach to overtime with a “Can Do” attitude.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Intuitive and effective communicator • Demonstrates energy enthusiasm and a passionate passionate commitment within the role and wider business • Demonstrate active listening and questioning techniques • Self Motivated , effective time manager with excellent organisational skills • Understands and is aware of the impact of costs associated with decision making and how they may impact customers and or the business • Develop and support new and innovative ways of working in line with company objectives • Clear understanding of the importance of providing great customer service and the impact that can have on increasing our customer base.
Working Relationships Responsible to: Responsible for: Disclaimer Production and Distribution Manager. Health & Safety Manager. Group Transport Manager. None. This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this Job Description and that other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job
Salary description
£18.74 - £28.11 per hour