Full Time Relief Delivery Driver
Covetrus, United Kingdom

We are now looking for a Full Time Relief Driver to cover our Stoke location.

The relief delivery driver is relied upon to provide reliable and immediate back fill to resourcing requirements such as sickness absence and holiday cover. The role of the Delivery Driver is essential to maintaining the highest level of service to Covetrus customers. As the regular face-to-face contact with our customers, Delivery Drivers have a significant role in maintaining a positive and reliable reputation across our customers.

• Timely and accurate delivery of orders to multiple customers across various locations within a geographical spread. Maintaining positive and professional relationships across all customers
• Login in to the telematics before commencing your daily duties.

• To deliver the Company’s stock to customers by van or other vehicle as directed by Management

• To make the above deliveries timeously and in accordance with delivery schedules issued to you by Management and when required obtain signatures for deliveries

• Report any missing or damaged goods to the Customer Service team and record in the system using the scanning equipment provided.

• To maintain the vehicle allocated to you for routine items in accordance with manufacturers recommendations by: -

• Carrying out daily checks and reporting any defects to your line manager.

• Ensure your vehicle’s tires are legal and arrange to have them replaced if necessary.

• Check all fluid levels (oil, anti-freeze, water etc) at weekly intervals

• To maintain the vehicle in a clean condition both inside and outside

• Ensure delivery information sheets are kept up to date and available for Full Time Relief or Agency Drivers covering the run.

• To uplift and return to your place of work any stock returns from customers, together with the relevant paperwork. Return these items to the designated area for your vehicle. Fridge returns are only to be collected if you have been advised by Customer Service to uplift them.

• To ensure the vehicle is locked at all times when left unattended

• Monitor the issue and return of delivery boxes

• You must wear any Company Uniform, clothing or PPE issued to you at all times. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

• You must be courteous to customers and members of the public at all times, this includes when driving your vehicle

• You must ensure that your forward facing camera is fitted and working at all times.

• You must ensure that any first aid/spill containment equipment/fire extinguisher is readily available and fit for purpose

• Drive your vehicle within the speed limit, respecting other road users

• Where adverse weather conditions (or other reason) prevent you from undertaking your normal delivery run, you may be requested to undertake another delivery run or work weekend overtime. You may also be requested to work in another department of the Company when you are unable to perform your normal deliveries.

• You must be in a fit and proper state when driving a Company vehicle and must not be under the influence of alcohol or any drug likely to affect your driving capabilities.

• You must report any accident or damage to the company vehicle as soon as possible and complete an insurance claim from as appropriate.

• Before using a hire vehicle ensure you carry out a walk round of the vehicle and report any additional damage not shown on the documentation

• Use the correct fuel card for your vehicle and only use it to purchase standard diesel.
• Cross-checking invoices with orders
• Pick-Up of returns

• Feed back to customer services any issues or inaccuracies
• Daily vehicle checks and cleaning

Physical Activities:

Driving for long durations and at unsocial hours. The ability to grasp, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Please note this role will have a varied start time between the hours of 3am - 6am.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of a customer facing role would be advantageous along with previous delivery driving responsibilities
• Experience of multiple drops when delivering. Ability to navigate to new and unfamiliar locations easily.
• Positive interpersonal abilities
• Attention to detail
• Reliability
• Clean Driver's license, including C1 amp; D1 criteria.
• Basic literacy and numeracy are essential for covering the core duties of the role.

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