HGV Class 2 Driver - Category C

Charles Saunders Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job description

MULTI-DROP DELIVERY DRIVERS (CLASS 2/CAT C)

Location: Yate

Full-time: Monday to Friday, From 06:00-finish.

Salary: GBP32,676.75 plus performance bonus - Total annual achievable: GBP33,876.75 including monthly bonus

Charles Saunders have been established for over 50 years and are one of the largest independent foodservice companies in the Southwest. We supply a full range of frozen, chilled and ambient foods, frozen seafood and fresh meat, together with an extensive range of non-food catering products.

We are currently seeking Full Time, Permanent, Multi Drop Delivery Drivers to join our busy transport team in Yate, Bristol.

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday + bank Holidays
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment
• Income Protection Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment
• Access to Employee Health Assured Program (EAP)
• Staff discount on company goods

The role:

This position will suit someone who has a Full UK Driving License, is enthusiastic, has a flexible attitude and ideally has multi-drop delivery experience.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Driving company vehicles to deliver food and disposable goods to customers in a safe and responsible manner.
• Bulk picking items from the back of a van/lorry and carrying goods to the point requested by the customer.
• Collecting cash and/or cheques from customers for the goods delivered.
• Recording temperature of the vehicles chiller and freezer ensuring temperatures are kept within the critical limits, reporting any issues to the Transport Management team.
• Driving safely and in a manner to minimise wear and tear.
• Returning run sheets and cash collections to the Accounts department.
• On return to the depot, take undelivered goods to the relevant area in the warehouse.
• Completing relevant paperwork and returning it to the Transport department.
• Ensuring your vehicle is kept clean and tidy inside and out.
• Assisting warehouse personnel with vehicle loading where necessary.
• To pass on any orders or messages from customers to a telesales operator and Transport management team.

The person:

Drivers will be expected to have the following skills/attributes:

• Must hold a Full UK Driving License and have less than 6 points on your licence.
• For CAT C Drivers, a CPC Driver Qualification is essential; the company can assist with training if required.
• Previous knowledge of using a Digital Tachograph is desirable.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent driving skills in a variety of conditions, and must have knowledge of traffic laws and standard practices of courtesy on the road.
• Must show an individual commitment to providing superior customer service on a consistent basis.
• Must have a positive, proactive and enthusiastic personality.
• Must be presentable to promote the company image in a positive manner.
• You will need to be physically fit for this position as the job involves a lot of manual handling of heavy goods.
• Experience of Multi-Drop and food handling is desirable.
• All applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination.

Only successful applicants will receive a response.