3.5 Tonne Driver

VJ Technology are recruiting for an experienced 3.5 Tonne Driver to cover London and Southeast area. Based from our head office in Ashford, Kent.

The purpose of the role will be to collect products to and from our customers and suppliers in an efficient, safe and timely manner and carry out warehouse duties when required.

As the face of the company, you will be expected to be polite and courteous and act with complete professionalism at all times.

The day-to-day role

• Accurate and timely movement and delivery/collection of our customers and suppliers’ products.
• Loading and unloading products.
• Load vehicle, where required, checking all relevant goods are loaded and organised to maximise efficiency at delivery sites. Ensure the vehicle is loaded safely within legal operating limits.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and that use of any point of delivery/collection technology i.e. Handheld technology is used with attention to detail.
• Complete a daily vehicle check, ensuring the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and legally compliant. Report any defects or repairs required immediately.
• Ensure vehicle is serviced, maintained and clean and ensure company and legal regulations are followed and adhered to at all times.
• Update and maintain all transport documentation and paperwork as appropriate.
• Carry out other duties within yard/warehouse as and when required.
• Adhere to safe working practices and ensure safety of yourself, and others, at all times.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations regarding vehicle and loading area maintenance, and load equipment safely. Keep up-to-date with safety requirements including the use of relevant PPE.
• Familiarise self and comply with all legal requirements such as Transport rules, the Road Traffic Act, Highway Code, speed limits and DVSA legislation (related to use of a tachographs, drivers hours regulations and driver CPC requirements).
• Attend any essential training as directed, in order to carry out the driver’s role safely and effectively.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested within the individual’s capabilities.

Experience & Capabilities

• Have good data accuracy
• Experience of delivery driving
• Have basic numeracy and IT skills.
• Professional and Friendly – you maintain strong ethics and are professional and friendly.
• Time management – you are an excellent time-keeper and able to manage your time and deliveries effectively without continuous supervision.
• Customer service – you excel at delivering exceptional service to our customers, always delighting them.
• Health, Safety and Hygiene – you are passionate about health, safety and hygiene rules and procedures, protecting yourself, and your colleagues, at all times.
• Team player – you are a team player striving to achieve company goals effectively as a team.
• Flexible and adaptable – you demonstrate flexibility in your approach to work and working patterns, including start times as dictated by the needs of the business. You are receptive to new ideas and ways of working.
• Geographical knowledge – you will have or become knowledgeable about the geographical area you service.

If you feel you have suitable experience and interested in the role, please apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: On the road