7.5t Lorry Driver
Reports To: Distribution Manager
Hours: 40 Hours per week (Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm)
Salary: NEG + Bonus and incentive
The Role
Would you like to be part of a successful and rewarding business? If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and love to delight customers this role could be the one for you. Dreams and Sofatime are looking for a lorry driver to join our growing team for deliveries to our customers. The successful candidate will be passionate about providing exceptional service, while maintaining high standards and working in line with our Company values at all times.
Main Accountabilities
Delight our customers while following our REACH principles
Ensure orders are wrapped, packed and tied in appropriately ensuring that products are delivered/collected in good condition
Manage van helper, including and how they conduct themselves during deliveries and during interactions with customers e.g. pre-calls etc
Maintain vehicle by performing daily checks reporting any issues, ensuring it is clean and presentable at all times
Assess planned driver delivery routes, make informed decisions and take action as necessary e.g. due to adverse weather
Drive courteously, within legal limits and driving hours according to tachograph and do not use phone while driving
Take responsibility for success of the delivery including careful consideration of the placement of product throughout customers homes
Report any accidents or incidents which may occur
Maintain equipment
The Candidate
Professional manner
Embrace the business Culture and Values - Act with integrity and respect, inject positive energy, continually improve, be brave, be decisive, always be commercial and celebrate success
Communicate effectively with others including branches, customers, warehouse and customer care team while building rapport
Consistently demonstrates positive energy, drive and a can do attitude
Take ownership for vehicle, products and deliveries
Demonstrate candour at all times
Essential Criteria
Must hold Category C licence, able to drive 7.5t lorry is essential
Physically fit due to nature and volume of product (heavy lifting)
Benefits
Bonus and incentives based on performance
Staff discount
Smoke break exchange - allowing 1 extra day leave each year
Length of service awards
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Schemes