Job Title: Delivery Driver
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: GBP27,997 Per Annum
Job type: Permanent, Full Time. Monday : Friday, 7:00 am : 4:00 pm.
The Plumbing Distribution Company Ltd is a thriving B2B distribution business known for delivering high:quality plumbing products and superior service to our customers. With a strong commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we have been serving our merchants since 2006, with a focus on continuous improvement, our family run business is seeking a dedicated and experienced Delivery Driver to join our team and lead our operations to new heights.
As a Delivery Driver, youll play a pivotal role in our operations, being responsible for the seamless transportation and delivery of items from our distribution centre to clients or businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering approx. 10 : 15 drops per day on pre routed delivery schedule, with generous timed drops allowing time to spend helping customer place goods where needed.
* Assigned your own van to keep clean, tidy, and maintained.
* Responsibility for daily vehicle safety checks ensuring sufficient fuel is available and vehicles comply with road safety standards.
* Loading, transporting and delivery of items from PDCs warehouse to businesses of our valued customers in a safe and timely manner, forging relationships with them.
* Deliver goods to a dynamic and multicultural community of customers, prioritising effective communication and sensitivity to cultural differences during deliveries. Building positive relationships using exceptional service, professionalism, courtesy, and cultural understanding.
* Use knowledge of Highway code, driving etiquette and parking laws to maintain the highest standard of driving as a representative of the company in branded vehicles
* Report any damage, accident or collisions as soon and as safely as possible on our reporting software.
* Maintain vehicle and driver safety by completing daily and weekly checks, reporting any incidents or issues promptly, and ensuring compliance with road safety standards.
* Proof of Delivery: Ensure the collection of customer signatures as proof and take clear pictures of successful delivery.
* Navigation and Route Optimisation: Utilise navigation tools, including Max Optra software, to determine the most efficient, secure routes to delivery points and manage logistics
* Operate and maintain proficiency with mobile devices using the companys internal software which helps schedule tasks, and track progress in real:time.
* Review orders before and after delivery to guarantee completeness and accuracy.
* Light warehouse duties if returning before shift end time
Requirements:
* It is crucial for our insurance purposes that candidates are over 30 years of age
* Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
* Experience of driving a 3.5t long wheelbase van
* Experience in delivery driving and warehouse operations.
* Familiarity with navigation tools and software for route optimisation.
* Ability to lift and carry heavy items up to 25kg
* Good geographical knowledge of UK road network
* Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or 4
* Commitment to the role and reliability
* Flexibility to be able to carry out overtime when needed
* Please note that we are based in East Hanningfield (CM3 8EB) and you must be a Driver with permanent access to a car as we are not accessible in any way via public transport
Desirable Skills:
* Customer service experience
* Experience of driving in and around surrounding areas of London
* Friendly professional team player
* Previous distribution delivery driver experience
* Living within a 30:minute drive from CM2 8EB
* We are looking for the friendliest, highly skilled candidates who will be able to maintain our core values
Benefits:
* 28 days Holiday (20 days plus Bank Holidays), increasing by one day after one years service and every year