London Delivery Driver - Operations

£25,000 per annum

Full Time - Perm position

Our client is looking for a Driver to be responsible for all collections and deliveries, whilst assisting with the processing of the shipments on return to the warehouse in the evening.
Hours
– 10am till finish 7pm (sometimes earlier); Monday to Friday
Due to the nature of the role, there may be a requirement for some hours to be worked outside of normal business hours. These will be paid.
Responsibilities

* Delivering and collection of customer goods in an efficient, friendly manner, always with a can-do attitude.
* Checking and scanning of all consignments at time of collection or delivery, ensuring that all information matches, and reporting any discrepancies before leaving the customer premises, for action to be agreed.
* Ensuring accurate recording of POD information upon deliveries and taking photographic evidence.
* Assisting Operations team during evening operation; weighing packages / bagging up / data processing / labelling.
* Building relationships with clients by maintaining a professional, friendly and courteous manner always.
* Lodging at wholesale agents in accordance with cut-off times as and when required.
* Checking to ensure that no packages are left over in the evening and if so, bringing these to the attention of your Line Manager.
* Liaising with transport/operations to ensure maximum efficiency during the working day.
* Unloading of vehicle upon arrival at Colnbrook facility, sorting the shipments in accordance with their destination and service type.
* Ensuring van is kept clean and tidy always completing a vehicle check list every Monday.
* Company uniform must be always worn, and you must be presentable, neat and tidy always.
* To maintain a safe level of driving always, keeping traffic offences / fines and accidents to a minimum, and reporting these as soon as they happen.
Experience Required

* Fit and healthy, some manual work and lifting is required
* Previous Driving Experience in London and working to tight deadlines is essential
* UK Driving license with no more than 3 points on driving license
* Experience/confidence of driving a short wheel-based van, or something similar
* Courier operations experience preferred but not essential
* Must be smart, clean and tidy and take pride in their appearance
* Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and a good command of the English language
* No criminal record
* Able to provide good references
* A stable work history with good sickness record
* Be reliable and trustworthy
* Able to work well in a small team and follow all company processes
* Have a friendly and can-do attitude always
Benefits

* £25,000 per annum - plus potential overtime
* 4 weeks holidays, including bank holidays
* Pension
* Use of company van to travel to and from work
* Small friendly working environment
* Uniform provided