DELIVERY DRIVER
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DELIVERY DRIVERS REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE START
As a Delivery Driver, you will be required to work as part of a busy logistics team and be available to work Monday - Friday. You will be responsible for working effectively on your own and as part of the existing team. You will be required to undertake national logistical activities that enable the factory-to-door delivery service of our high-quality access equipment products throughout the UK, whilst offering an efficient and friendly customer-facing service level at all times.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Review delivery plans and items for delivery
Perform vehicle inspections before departing
Assist in loading items safely, and efficiently onto a vehicle where required
Deliver and unload products throughout the UK in a safe and secure manner to prevent damage
Follow relevant customer delivery instructions as required
Adhere to planned route schedules and timescales
Communicate traffic delays and other delivery concerns and delays to the Logistics Manager where necessary
Check that the correct item is delivered on time and in full
Always maintain safe driving standards in accordance with road speed limits and traffic notifications
Ensure compliance with relevant company safety procedures, and report any vehicle maintenance problems, accidents, and road violations to the logistics manager
Ensure the delivery vehicle is clean and in safe driving condition.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
This job role requires you to have a valid, and current driver’s license, with previous experience performing a similar role locally and nationally.
Acceptable driving record
Able to safely operate and navigate a delivery van
Able to understand and operate GPS technology and other relevant apps
Reliable, dependable, and punctual
Customer-focused
Good communication skills
Energetic with a strong sense of urgency
Good planning and organisational skills
Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Able to problem-solve independently and troubleshoot as required
Be adaptable within a fast-paced, changing work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work overtime where required
Possess a strong work ethic.
Physical Requirements
This role will require manual handling work and would require physical attributes to be capable of lifting and carrying products
Able to lift, bend, kneel, crouch, and stretch
Able to climb in and out of van multiple times per day
Able to walk up and down steps as necessary to deliver items.
SALARY & BENEFITS
LFI offers a competitive wage and bonus scheme. Plus, you’ll be a part of the first-class team that for over 70 years has helped to make working at height safer.