VAN DRIVER
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 13.30 -22.00
PAY RATE: £12.05 PER HOUR
What's in it for me?
People Solutions are currently recruiting for an afternoon van driver to join our well-established client based in Kelso, Scottish Borders. This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay and room to grow and progress.
This role will be ongoing for the right candidate.
What are the benefits?
* Ongoing Work
* Weekly Pay
* Training Provided
* Immediate Starts
* Employee Well-being Program
* Guaranteed minimum pay of 50 hours per week, even if routes are completed in less time
Day to Day Duties
Your duties as a Multi-Drop Delivery Driver will involve but not be limited to:
* Multi-drop deliveries during the working day, between 20-25 drops per day.
* Loading & unloading boxes/packages for onward delivery
* Loading the vehicle for the following day’s deliveries
* Operating 3.5T or 7.5T refrigerated vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
* Maintaining accurate records including delivery notes, vehicle maintenance checks, incident reports, and accident reports
* Ensuring positive and effective communication with staff at delivery points
* Adhering to food hygiene regulations while transporting food
* Monitoring and maintaining the correct temperature regime of the refrigeration unit
Essential Skills
As a Multi-Drop Delivery Driver, you will need to:
* Have previous multi-drop experience (preferred)
* Hold a valid UK driving licence for at least 2 years (some points considered)
* Have thorough knowledge of vehicle operation and driving regulations
* Communicate effectively both in writing and orally
* Recognise and report any vehicle maintenance and safety requirements
* Have a good understanding of road networks, navigational aids, and traffic regulations
* Be capable of working to tight deadlines and using initiative
* Have tachograph experience (required for 7.5T drivers)
* Be of good repute (DBS check will be carried out)
Desirable Experience
* Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial
* Basic food hygiene knowledge (training provided upon commencement of employment)
Training
* Internal training on food hygiene
* Vehicle maintenance and safety procedures
* Compliance training on legal and regulatory requirements
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