About Us
Formed in 1987 we have grown over the past 39 years to establish ourselves as the UK's leading Independent Service Provider in the repair, maintenance, refurbishment and logistics on all Supermarket shopping trolleys - a very specialist service and critical in the safety of all UK customers and children who use this equipment every day.
This, coupled with our bespoke trolley retrieval collection service which targets known hotspots of abandoned trolleys in local areas, waterways, parks and communities, thereby repatriating serviceable assets back into stores & mitigating environmental impact.
With our Head Office in Blantyre Glasgow, and a depot in Altham, Lancashire, we offer a true UK wide service coverage - with unrivaled response times and market leading systems and service levels.
Job Purpose
As a 7.5 Tonne Driver, you will be carrying out deliveries and pick-ups of trolleys and handling equipment, servicing our various UK based food retailer clients
Coupled with that is also the requirement to carry out all related Warehouse Operative duties as and when required.
The role will involve approximately 80% in the Warehouse and 20% driving and unloading trucks.
About the Role
This role will suit an individual who is committed to achieving the highest standards, is customer service driven, and always employs a degree of professionalism into the role, balanced with a strong work ethic. Coupled with that, is ensuring goods are delivered in a first class condition, completing all necessary paperwork and above all, leaving everyone you meet with a really positive impression of you and our business.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and driven individual, who is looking for a new career in a specialist / niche Industry, with great job security and prospects.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties and responsibilities to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals. The post holder will be required at all times to perform any other reasonable task, as requested by the Line Manager in order to meet the operational needs of the business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities (This list is not exhaustive and other areas of responsibility may be included)
- Carry out scheduled runs.
- To load and unload vehicles.
- To check load items, security and all necessary equipment, paperwork and fuel cards are on board prior to leaving the depot for the day’s journey.
- To undertake all necessary checks to ensure the vehicle is safe and legal and to follow appropriate procedures if it is not.
- To comply with all Health & Safety requirements in the depot, on the road and at third party premises.
- To take responsibility for ensuring own fitness to drive at all times.
- Daily Vehicle Maintenance Checks
- Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits.
- Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
- Ensure accidents are kept to a minimum.
- Retention strip down / repairs / testing
- Trolley handle manufacturing process
- Arc and Mig Welding duties
- Trolley strip down, rebuild and repair
- Trolley stacking and de-stacking
- Stock / parts handling and control
- Truck / vehicle loading and unloading
- General housekeeping
- FLT Driving
- All warehouse / workshop general duties
- Conducting additional ad hoc duties as may be required.
Essential Requirements
- Driving Licence (ideally a clean licence is preferred)
- Class 3 Licence
- Valid forklift licence
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
- You should be able to frequently work away from home when required, up to a maximum of 4 nights per week.
- Must be self motivated with a can-do attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism
Hours of Work
You will be required to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
Pay & Benefits
- £13 per hour - changing to time and 1/3 for overtime after 40 hours worked,
- 29 days annual leave entitlement per holiday year, inclusive of bank holidays, with length of service holiday accrual.
- Fantastic £15 per night for overnight stay, and £25 is food and refreshment allowance
- £30 anti-social payment if you start work more than 2 hours before your official start time
- Truck Stops and Service Stations expenses covered
- After 6 months service with the Company you will receive a fantastic comprehensive private health care plan with benefits including access to a GP, prescriptions, and discounted gym memberships. etc.
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have any penalty points or motoring convictions in the last 5 years?
- Do you have experience driving a 7.5 Tonne vehicle?
- Is your forklift licence in date and within the last year, and is it your own?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
