Class 1 Driver

Conisbrough Source: WhatJobs

£16.77 per hour

Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Class 1 Driver to join our company based from our Broomhouse Lane site in Edlington, DN12.

Role: Responsible for carrying out deliveries across the UK while ensuring our customers get the best impression of our organisation. You are the 'face' of our business, not just our delivery driver.

It’s all about making a good impression with your appearance, manner and the look of your vehicle.

Ensuring goods are delivered in a first-class condition, completing all necessary paperwork and above all, leaving everyone you meet with a really positive impression of you and our business.

Benefits And Working Hours

£16.77 per hour plus additional allowances
Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
50 hour average week, nights out included in this role
Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)
Free flu vouchers
Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services

Responsibilities

Drive company vehicles and operate company equipment in a safe and proper fashion and in accordance with company policies, procedures and legislation
To carry out vehicle, load and auxiliary equipment checks prior to operation of any vehicle and report any defects immediately
To deliver goods to customer premises across the UK ensuring service levels are maintained
To meet all special instructions as requested by transport office
Ensure that all documentation is completed and signed as required
On return to your base / at the end of shift report to the traffic office for a full debrief
Undertake a driving skills assessment at any time as requested
Comply with the vehicle security and standing instructions at all times
Where company uniform and personal protective equipment has been issued they must be worn at all times when on duty
To ensure all product is loaded on the vehicle in a safe, evenly distributed manner and secured appropriately for travel on the public highway in line with current legislative and guidance requirements
Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab & condition of the vehicle you are allocated
Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure
Attend essential training in order to carry out the driver role
Adhere to all company policies and procedures, to include the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy
Hold & Maintain the necessary driving licence & vocational entitlement relating to your role & in the event of any changes to that status to notify the Transport Manager immediately
High levels of Health and Safety standards

Requirements

Current CPC
Possess LGV C+E (Class 1) driving Licence
Digital Tachocard and an up-to-date Drivers Qualification Card and have a full understanding of tachograph legislation
Excellent verbal communication
Ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Co-Workers
Diligent attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Flexibility to cover working hours
Experience of working in a customer facing role
Numerate and literate
There is Manual work involved in this role;
Loading and unloading of goods from vehicles
Stacking of empty pallets
Coupling and uncoupling of trailers
Opening and closing of vehicle curtains