LGV1 Driver
- Remote / Mobile
The role
You will be responsible for the on-time delivery of orders, handling customer merchandise efficiently and ensuring complete accuracy, in order to maintain an outstanding level of service to customers.
You will take pride in your ability to drive in a safe, lawful and fuel efficient manner, having selected routes by giving due regard to weight, height, width and road restrictions, with the emphasis on economy of movement.
You will also demonstrate your “Can Do” approach by providing cover during busy periods and to provide holiday and absence cover within the department.
What you'll do
- Delivery of orders on time and in good working condition.
- Handling customer merchandise efficiently and ensuring complete accuracy in order to maintain an outstanding level of service to customers.
- To have a flexible attitude towards providing cover during busy periods and to provide holiday and absence cover within the department.
- Accurately complete all records of work and documentation including tachograph records, trip sheets, vehicle check sheets and proof of deliveries in accordance with Company and legislative requirements.
- Select routes having due regard to weight, height, width and road restrictions at all times, with the emphasis on economy of movement.
- Check goods on and off the vehicle and obtain proof of delivery documentation, whilst ensuring security of vehicle and goods contained during transit to premises.
- Operate vehicle ancillary equipment safely and competently.
- Check the load is secure and properly distributed with regard to axle and gross weights, and in such a manner to ensure maximum safety and protection during transits.
What you'll need
- LGV1/HGV1 Licence
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC Card)
- Ability to work occasional nights out (allowance payable)
- Experience of using a Moffett (or willingness to learn)
What you'll get
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension (6% employer contribution)
- Annual profit share
- Discounted gym membership
- Free fruit & coffee machines
- Subsidised vending machines
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
What we do
At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.
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