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Job Title:                 Class II/ HGV 2 Multi Drop Delivery Driver

Location:                 Woolwich, SE London

Salary:                     £30,000 OTE (Includes Basic salary + Comms + Bonus)

Duration:                 Full Time permanent

Start Date:              ASAP

My client, the UK’s largest distributor of its kind, are looking for a Class 2 Delivery Driver to join the team, working out of the Woolwich depot

Applicants must have a Class 2 license, and have previous experience of  UK multi-drop driving, at least 20 deliveries per day. It is also required that applicants have, or have applied for a digital Tachograph card.

HGV Licenses should have a maximum of 6 points

Applicants must note that much heavy lifting is involved, and that this is a physically demanding job. Applicants must also have excellent customer service skills, and be prepared to work towards distribution deadlines.

In addition to the base salary, the company also pay a very generous commission structure, bonus scheme, yearly bonus, route completion bonus and no accident bonus. The successful applicant can also opt into the company pension & healthcare scheme.

20 days holiday per year PLUS bank holidays. The company operate a Christmas shutdown.

Salary around £30,000 OTE. The breakdown of base salary v’s commission will be discussed with potential applicants on receipt of cv.

Key Objectives and Responsibilities of Role

• To generate leads and follow up with potential customers
• To up sell products as required
• To achieve monthly distribution goals
• To organise the delivery notes into the most cost effective / time saving route.
• To load vehicle on a daily basis with the correct amount of product.
• To complete all deliveries as instructed on the delivery note.
• To collect all empty containers at customer sites.
• To make sure the delivery note is signed, dated and empties recorded, returning this back to the Route Operations Manager on a daily basis.
• To collect on demand, units from prospective customer sites.
• To behave, at all times, in a responsible, polite and professional manner, acting as an ambassador for the company
• To  secure  and maintain client loyalty through building good customer relations
• To anticipate customer needs and respond promptly to any special service requests
• To arrive at work wearing the correct uniform, as provided by the Company, making sure it is clean and tidy.
• To drive in a considerate manner, keeping vehicle to company standard ready for weekly vehicle inspection.
• To alter route, when necessary, to accommodate urgent deliveries.
• Report back to the office any customer address changes and any misuse of water cooler equipment.

Key Comptetencies:

• To anticipate customer needs and respond promptly to any special requests
• Ability to support team with decisions
• Ability and willingness to communicate and participate within the team
• Ability to problem solve and manage conflict within a team

Please do not apply if you do not meet the criteria stated above

It is not always possible to answer every application personally, so unfortunately if you have not been contacted by a consultant form Everest Recruitment within 3 days then your application has been unsuccessful. We will however keep your CV on file for consideration of other suitable positions, and we wish you all the best in your job search.

Applications can only be considered for candidates already residing in the UK, and who can provide legal documentation to support their right to work

Everest Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in this instance.

For more information please contact Steph for an informal conversation on 02380 613130 or email steph@everest-recruitment.com