Van Drivers

Description

Van driving positions available; hiring multiple candidates

Various shifts available; Day/night shifts, 4on 4off, Mon-Fri

Hourly rate from GBP12.21 dependant on experience

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Roles and Responsibilities

Driving to various destinations for deliveries and collectionsDeliveries and collections can be local or long haul depending on customers requirementsEnsuring freight is correctly stacked and strappedCompleting paperwork for each job promptly and accurately. Handing completed paperwork to the office in a timely mannerOrganising the most efficient route from pickup to drop off, taking into account traffic conditions/road blocks etc.Daily vehicle checks, reporting any defects to the office immediatelyImmediately reporting any road accidents/ incidents e.g. collisions involving other driversOther services as requested by management when requiredSafely use loading and unloading equipment such as a pump truck/tail-lift when necessaryAs required you will be expected to drive different vehicles as and when necessary by the companyRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to drive the vehicle safely and appropriately. Adhering to all legal requirementsGood geographical knowledge and ability to navigate using maps while gaining local knowledgeAbility to communicate with customers and provide up-to-date information, such as delivery timesAble to adapt to different workloadsAbility to use IT equipment such as PDA and satnavMust be concise and careful adhering to CAA regulationsRequired Attitude and Personality

Must be reliableFlexible with start and finish timesOccasionally training, probation/appraisals might have to be undertaken outside of your normal shift, we expect flexibility from you to be able to carry these out effectivelyCourteous to others, both colleagues and customers especiallyWillingness to be flexible with hours and jobsRepresent Front Runner Logistics positively to other road users and customersSensible and alert when drivingGood timekeeping and attention to detailExperience, Qualifications and Education Requirements

Full valid UK licenseThe role requires a clean CRC check (which will be carried out before employment)Ideally the candidate will have had previous training in Cargo Operative (non-screening) and Hazard Awareness - this training is also mandatory and will be completed before employment if the candidate does not already have this trainingAbout us

Front Runner Logistics (FRL) are a well established CAA regulated nationwide courier able to service numerous industries as a result of our experience and our high level of customer service. We are Section 5 approved and compliant with GDP (Goods Distribution Practice).

FRL specialise in the collection and delivery of airfreight, medicinal products, section 5 approved items and other freight, and we operate 24 hours a day seven days a week.

The products we deliver can vary from confectionery to print and from oil exploration equipment to boxes of clothing.

FRL have been in business for over 20 years and are a robust company in terms of financial strength and management depth. Our senior management have been in the transportation industry for over 50 years. As a result we have the resources and flexibility to undertake projects for new clients at short notice.

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