18 Tonne Driver- Bestway Northampton

At Bestway, we have an opportunity for a Delivery Driver (Category C – 18 Tonne) to join the team at our Northampton branch:

Lodge Farm Industrial Estate,
Hill Close,
Off Harlestone Road,
Northampton,
Northamptonshire,
NN5 7UN

Branch Information: https://www.bestwaywholesale.co.uk/depots/Bestway-Northampton

You’ll be delivering to a wide variety of independent retailers within the local area ensuring that they receive their orders in a timely manner and experience fantastic customer service.

Key responsibilities include:-

• Working with the depot team to ensure all orders loaded for delivery are correct
• Complete multi-drop deliveries within the local area and within specified timeframes on a daily basis
• Manual handling of stock on and off your vehicle
• Ensure all deliveries are received correctly and payment is received
• Ensure accurate recording of paperwork
• Provide the highest quality of service to our customers at all times

Please note - This role involves the movement and handling of a large amount of stock which is physically demanding.

We’re looking for someone with:-

• A category C UK Issued driving licence
• A driver DQC – Driver Qualification Card
• Their own tacho smartcard in order to drive commercially
• Experience in multi drop driving
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work effectively and independently under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working hours as delivery round times may vary with workload
• A good team player with the ability to work on own initiative
• The ability to plan and prioritise effectively
• Initiative along with a willingness to learn and develop their skills
• Drive and determination to succeed in a fast paced environment

In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive hourly rate, 30 days holiday allowance (inclusive of bank holidays) and company pension.

Details:

• Job type: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: Very Competitive
• Rate of pay: Hourly
• Hours of work: 42 hours per week
• Shift: 5 Days