Courier Driver
| Posting date: | 03 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2024 |
| Location: | ME20 7WT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GR Employment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
GR Employment Limited are looking for Courier Drivers to start work for one of our worldwide customers at their depo based at Maidstone ME20 7WT as the face of our Company a Courier is responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments to and from our customers, enhancing the customer experience at every stage. The Courier role is key to ensuring that the company principles and ethos are demonstrated at all times, ensuring that the service provided to customers is delivered with speed, passion and a can-do attitude. You will be expected to achieve excellent customer service which requires flexibility, the ability to work under pressure and establish new relationships quickly and effectively.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 18:30. Overtime will be paid at time and a half after 45 hours.
This is a temporary position.
As a courier driver, you will be measured upon customer satisfaction and completed time-definite deliveries and collections. As a frontline representative for the company, you will be required to complete all tasks in a customer-focused manner. You will be required to demonstrate excellent planning and organization skills to prioritise work to meet customer’s requirements. You will work on an assigned geographical route, however, may be asked to change your route from time to time to meet business needs.
Specific Role Challenges (key focus areas/challenges expected for post holder)
Meeting deadlines/working to tight timescales
Physical demands – Be physically able to handle shipments while correctly following manual handling processes
To project a high-quality image both internally and externally and provide the highest quality service to our customers at all times
Demonstrate the ability to think fast and solve problems without negatively impacting our customers or the business
Ability to identify and report through the correct channels any sales/development opportunities.
Accurately record working and driving hours to comply with road transport regulations.
Complete daily safety checks, safe loading / securing a load of the vehicle, maintenance, legislative / regulations and adherence to company driving standards
Scanning and working quickly and efficiently to ensure warehouse deadlines are met, excellent planning and organizational skills and the ability to make good decisions and work under pressure
Adherence to all relevant operational policies
Comply with all applicable security procedures and bring any potential security breaches or concerns to the attention of their supervisors
ensure ID passes are worn at all times
Hold a shared responsibility for own development and willingness to attend training courses that will be required from time to time
Job Qualifications:
Full UK driving license
Experience in a multi-drop courier role advantageous
Experience in a frontline, customer-facing role
Professional driving experience is required due to insurance reasons
Security Training will be given when required
Job benefits:
- Statuary holiday entitlement, pro rata
- Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
- Weekly pay and pension scheme
- Access to 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
The working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 18:30. Overtime will be paid at time and a half after 45 hours.
This is a temporary position.
As a courier driver, you will be measured upon customer satisfaction and completed time-definite deliveries and collections. As a frontline representative for the company, you will be required to complete all tasks in a customer-focused manner. You will be required to demonstrate excellent planning and organization skills to prioritise work to meet customer’s requirements. You will work on an assigned geographical route, however, may be asked to change your route from time to time to meet business needs.
Specific Role Challenges (key focus areas/challenges expected for post holder)
Meeting deadlines/working to tight timescales
Physical demands – Be physically able to handle shipments while correctly following manual handling processes
To project a high-quality image both internally and externally and provide the highest quality service to our customers at all times
Demonstrate the ability to think fast and solve problems without negatively impacting our customers or the business
Ability to identify and report through the correct channels any sales/development opportunities.
Accurately record working and driving hours to comply with road transport regulations.
Complete daily safety checks, safe loading / securing a load of the vehicle, maintenance, legislative / regulations and adherence to company driving standards
Scanning and working quickly and efficiently to ensure warehouse deadlines are met, excellent planning and organizational skills and the ability to make good decisions and work under pressure
Adherence to all relevant operational policies
Comply with all applicable security procedures and bring any potential security breaches or concerns to the attention of their supervisors
ensure ID passes are worn at all times
Hold a shared responsibility for own development and willingness to attend training courses that will be required from time to time
Job Qualifications:
Full UK driving license
Experience in a multi-drop courier role advantageous
Experience in a frontline, customer-facing role
Professional driving experience is required due to insurance reasons
Security Training will be given when required
Job benefits:
- Statuary holiday entitlement, pro rata
- Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
- Weekly pay and pension scheme
- Access to 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme