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Job Details
Job Title: Delivery Driver
Department: Transport
Location: Aberdeen link point
Reports To: Fleet & Transport Manager
Salary £34,045.44
Hours: 48 per week
Days: Monday- Saturday am
Job Purpose:
To ensure the speedy, efficient and accurate delivery of goods and invoices to the customer within the corporate guidelines.
Key Accountabilities
* Maintain a safe and competent standard of driving, observing speed limits and traffic signs, and giving due regard to other road users.
* Perform daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness, including tyres, lights, brakes, coolant, oil, etc., and report faults immediately.
* Accurately complete Weekly Mileage Sheets daily and submit them before Monday morning.
* Report faults, breakdowns, accidents, or delays on the road.
* Maintain the cleanliness and condition of the vehicle.
* Ensure the vehicle spillage kit is present and functional; report any missing or damaged items.
* Ensure sufficient fuel for the day’s work.
* Maintain vehicle security at all times.
* Check all orders on dropsheets are loaded and present.
* Deliver orders promptly in sequence, obtaining signatures from customers to confirm delivery.
* Collect returned goods and ensure their safe return to the branch.
* Handle damages and breakages promptly, especially for HazChem items.
* Maintain a professional appearance and foster good customer relations.
* Report any changes to license status to management.
* Participate in other duties as assigned by management.
* Meet all Health & Safety requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
* Full driving license relevant to the vehicle.
* Over 21 years of age for insurance purposes.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent customer care skills.
* Intermediate numeracy.
* Experience in multi-drop delivery driving (highly desirable).
* Route planning experience.
Key Dimensions:
No managerial responsibility or direct influence on budget.
Key Working Relationships:
* External customers.
* Transport team and other drivers.
Level of Decision Making:
* Work independently and use initiative.
* Monitor vehicle condition and report faults.
* Decide if the vehicle is safe to operate in case of serious faults.
Additional Information:
Maintain a smart appearance due to external customer interaction.
Manual Handling:
Manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending are essential requirements. We cannot make reasonable adjustments for employees unable to perform these duties. Employees should inform their manager of any conditions affecting manual handling capabilities and report injuries promptly.
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