Driver (Class 2)

Purpose of The Role

  • The collection and delivery of goods throughout NI, ROI, UK and occasionally Europe.

  • Responsible to the Production Manager.

  • Competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities

  • To provide an effective, efficient, and flexible service through carrying out all functions relating to driving duties, including timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and adherence to UK and EU Transport Legislation.

  •  Efficient and secure loading of vehicle ensuring goods are securely fastened and wrapped for protection resulting in undamaged delivery.

  • Planning of delivery schedules and routes with the Production Manager.

  • Following the designated routes which relate to the delivery and communicating your location and estimated arrival time.

  •   Follow traffic reports and manage best possible route.

  • Completion of relevant paperwork to include logbooks, vehicle check forms and delivery documentation.

  • Providing excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.

  • Safe, efficient, courteous, and responsible driving of Company vehicle.

  • Adhere to all relevant company policies and procedures and Health & Safety legislation.

  • Perform daily vehicle checks and completion of relevant documentation.

  • Keeping vehicle clean inside and out.

  • To undertake job specific training as and when requested.

  • Carry out routine vehicle checks, such as oil, tyre and brake checks, before and after journeys.

  • Vehicles to be maintained in a roadworthy condition with any defects being reported to the Production Manager and HSEQ Manager/ Assistant.

  • To participate and support all Company initiatives with compliance of procedures and requirements for ISO9001, 14001 & 45001, FORS, FSC and Investors in People Standards.

  • Any other duties required for the effective operation of the post as deemed by Management.

Experience

  • A minimum of 1 years’ recent relevant experience in a similar role.

Licence

Essential Criteria

·      Full, clean, valid C (Class 2) Licence.

·      CPC Qualification.

Desirable Criteria

  • Fork Lift Truck licence.

  • ADR Hazardous Packages Course.

  •   FORS training.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Excellent driving skills.

  • Strong geographical knowledge.

  • Knowledge of UK/ EU Transport Legislation including Highway Code.

  • Trustworthy and reliable.

  • Excellent communication.

  • Ability to work as part of a team and on an individual basis.

  • Excellent customer service skills.

  • Ability to work on own initiative and to set deadlines.

Other

Essential Criteria

  • Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and WTD regulations.

  • Willingness to travel throughout NI, ROI, UK and occasionally Europe.

  • Flexibility to cater for overnight stays.

  • Unsociable hours will be required from time to time to ensure that delivery schedules are met on time. 

    Desirable Criteria

  • Manual Handling Certification.

Other

  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK & Ireland.

To apply please send your CV to careers@mccuefit.com.