Full job description
Main Purpose of the Job:
HGV driver covering the Romford area
To drive a HGV vehicle delivering goods to customers on time providing excellent customer service.
To adhere and comply with all driving legislation, compliance regulations and health and safety
To deliver goods to floor level accurately and safely.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Delivery of goods to Customers – providing excellent customer service
Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage
Load the vehicle in order that it is loaded in the most effective way possible for the transportation and the unloading of the materials at site
Ensure with the loader that the load is correct against the customer’s orders
Call the customer before delivery to confirm estimated arrival time on site
Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customers property; if in doubt, consult with customer and/or Branch Manager
Check goods off with customers and obtain signature (If any errors mark ticket accordingly and consult with Branch Manager)
Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner
Complete vehicle daily inspection sheet and give to the Branch Manager
To provide support in the yard as required by the Branch Manager
Willing to perform any duties as may be deemed necessary or as may be required by the Company
Legislation and Health and Safety
Drive within the tachograph laws/driver hours and Working Time limits
Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage
To operate the crane safely and in accordance with the correct procedures
Comply with fuel directives from the Transport Department
Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab
Ensure accidents are kept to a minimum and if in an accident report the accident as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure
Attend essential training in order to carry out the driver role
Adhere to all company policies and procedures, to include the company Dress Code Policy, Standards of Performance Policy and Health and Safety Policy
Salary description
£40000.00 - £41000.00 per year