Class Driver

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The collection and delivery of goods throughout NI, ROI, UK and occasionally Europe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     To provide an effective, efficient, and flexible service through carrying out all functions relating to driving duties, including timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and adherence to UK and EU Transport Legislation.

2.     Efficient and secure loading of vehicle ensuring goods are securely fastened and wrapped for protection resulting in undamaged delivery.

3.     Planning of delivery schedules and routes with the Production Manager.

4.     Following the designated routes which relate to the delivery and communicating your location and estimated arrival time.

5.     Follow traffic reports and manage best possible route.

6.     Completion of relevant paperwork to include logbooks, vehicle check forms and delivery documentation.

7.     Providing excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.

8.     Safe, efficient, courteous, and responsible driving of Company vehicle.

9.     Adhere to all relevant company policies and procedures and Health & Safety legislation.

10. Perform daily vehicle checks and completion of relevant documentation.

11. Keeping vehicle clean inside and out.

12. To undertake job specific training as and when requested.

13. Carry out routine vehicle checks, such as oil, tyre and brake checks, before and after journeys.

14. Vehicles to be maintained in a roadworthy condition with any defects being reported to the Production Manager and HSEQ Manager/ Assistant.

15. To participate and support all Company initiatives with compliance of procedures and requirements for ISO9001, 14001 & 45001, FORS, FSC and Investors in People Standards.

Any other duties required for the effective operation of the post as deemed by Management.

Licence

·       Full, clean, valid C (Class 2) Licence.

·       CPC Qualification.

Experience

·       A minimum of 1 years’ recent relevant experience in a similar role.

Skills & Knowledge

·       Excellent driving skills.

·       Strong geographical knowledge.

·       Knowledge of UK/ EU Transport Legislation including Highway Code.

·       Trustworthy and reliable.

·       Excellent communication.

·       Ability to work as part of a team and on an individual basis.

·       Excellent customer service skills.

·       Ability to work on own initiative and to set deadlines.

Other

·       Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and WTD regulations.

·       Willingness to travel throughout NI, ROI, UK and occasionally Europe.

·       Flexibility to cater for overnight stays.

·       Unsociable hours will be required from time to time to ensure that delivery schedules are met on time.