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Salary
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Branch Manager
SUBORDINATES DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: None
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
- To carry out responsibilities as the Driver of the Company’s vehicle, ensuring that the load is safely and efficiently transported from collection to delivery. Undertake packing, loading and unloading as and when required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and reliable manner.
- To be responsible at all times for the vehicle and its load.
- Undertake daily vehicle and safety checks, routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks) and report any defects.
- Carry out work safely and in accordance with the Safe Systems at Work Procedures, methods, statements or other instructions.
- Check that all vehicles loads comply with the requirements of Road Traffic Legislation and the defined operating limits of the vehicle.
- Undertake the regular training required as part of the Driver Continuing Professional Competence (CPC qualification).
- Maintain the vehicle checking that all vehicle damage is reported and rectified so that it remains safe and clean for use.
- Complete all vehicle paperwork as required. Complete and return paperwork as required when making deliveries to the end users.
- Contribute to your own development and that of others.
- To ensure compliance of oneself with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
- Ensure compliance of oneself and subordinates with defined Quality System Policy and Procedures pertinent to ISO9002.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Management.
AUTHORITY
To submit recommended actions to the Operations Controller in the areas of loading and unloading the vehicle.
