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ROLE: Class 1 Delivery Driver
LOCATION: Daventry
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Class 1 Delivery Driver to safely deliver hazardous chemicals across the UK, ensuring excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Role Responsibilities:
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Safely deliver hazardous chemicals to customer locations across the UK via palletised deliveries and bulk transfers into customer storage tanks using IBC totes.
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Complete daily vehicle checks, maintain accurate tachograph records, and ensure compliance with all driver regulations.
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Load, secure, and check deliveries against manifests, ensuring all products are transported safely and correctly.
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Follow all Health & Safety, COSHH, ADR, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including spill response procedures.
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Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and production planners, proactively highlighting delays or operational issues.
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Support warehouse operations when required, including forklift operation and IBC inspections.
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Manage routes and workload efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
Required Qualifications:
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Valid ADR Licence (Class 1 or 2) and a full UK driving licence.
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Previous experience transporting hazardous goods and a strong understanding of chemical handling and transportation regulations.
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Forklift Counterbalance licence (or willingness to obtain) and experience operating material handling equipment.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
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Commitment to high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.
What's in it for you?
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Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime.
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Comprehensive training, development, and support to help you succeed in your role.
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The opportunity to join a supportive team within one of the UK's leading facilities management organisations.
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Access to Mitie benefits, wellbeing support, and employee reward programmes.
There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!
