Class 2 Multi Drop Driver
Holme Dodsworth Metals Ltd
Class 2 Multi Drop Driver
£46000
Holme Dodsworth Metals Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 69f5cb58741a4b9ea0a8cef26731bc7e
Full Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced LGV / Cat C / Class 2 Multi Drop Delivery Driver to join our team based in Newcastle Upon Tyne., As Multi Drop Delivery Driver you will report to the Warehouse Manager/Transport Supervisor and be responsible for the transport and movement of materials to fulfil customer/branch orders to schedule within health and safety guidelines. Your duties will include:
- The safe and efficient receipt, movement and storage of goods via company vehicle and manifest - some hand-balling required and maintenance of POD paperwork
- To maintain the vehicle in a roadworthy condition and adhere to all DVSA regulations
- To plan the most effective and efficient routes to suit delivery schedule and to minimise diesel usage where possible
- To work efficiently and safely in the operation of machinery to lift and load material onto wagon to driver's manifest provided
- To assist in the management, storage and audit of stock in the warehouse through good housekeeping and maintenance of quality control procedures when not driving
- To collect customer payments when required and to pass on to admin or management upon return
- To work as part of a team with warehouse operatives to load and unload materials in timely fashion
- To show courtesy and be helpful to customers/suppliers when collecting, delivering or returning materials to warehouse
- Maintain a safe workplace/vehicle without risk to health by proper and timely assessment of risks to health and safety, and to implement measures and arrangements identified as necessary from the management
- Attend meetings and contribute to company strategy as required, As a Multi Drop Delivery Driver, you will need to have
Class 2 driving licence with no more than 6 points - DCPC
- Digital Tacho card
- Ability to work to deadlines on own and show initiative to solve problems when delivering materials
- Great Communication skills to liaise with all types of customers
- Driving skills coupled with the relevant skills and experience to enable safe movement and carriage of goods. A forklift licence and training would be beneficial
- An ability to understand and learn different machinery to enable lifting and storage of materials when not driving in support of warehouse team
- Excellent attention to detail enabling management of load and checking of manifest on a daily basis
- Basic health and safety knowledge
Family owned and the UK's largest stockist of Non-Ferrous Metals with over 60 years' experience of supplying high quality products to engineering companies both globally and all over the UK.