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Relief Sample Collection Driver
| Posting date: | 15 October 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2024 |
| Location: | Sittingbourne, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ALS Global |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 604992 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable individual to work as a van driver based from our Sittingbourne site who is responsible, punctual and able to multitask while working in a team-oriented environment.
Candidates must have a clean driving record and an up-to-date driver's license.
About the Position
Role
Basis: Zero Hour
Contract: Casual
Salary: £11.87 per hour plus location allowance based on shifts worked
You will be driving a Light Goods vehicle and cover various routes to cover the holiday and sickness of our driver team.
The position will be responsible for:
Collection of samples from our client’s sites as requested and ensure safe and timely delivery to the laboratory.
Driving in a safe and appropriate manner; always courteous to other road users and being a great embassador to our brand and values.
Due to the nature of this work you will need to ensure the temperature control of the vehicles fridge is maintained at all times.
Developing and maintaining a good professional relationship with clients and staff at ALS sites.
Maintaining a degree of flexibility on collection runs to allow for additional requests and traffic delays.
Accurate completion of paperwork, recording van temperatures and sample consignments.
Daily checks, basic maintenance such as fluid top up and cleaning of the vehicle to be carried out.
Informing the Transport Manager of of any client issues or other pertinent Information.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Good adherence to the rules of the road and demonstrate excellent driver behaviour standards.
Previous experience driving light goods vehicles.
Have a good working knowledge of UK road networks.
Have excellent communication skills
Be flexible and reliable
Self-motivated, proactive, enthusiastic & friendly disposition
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to act upon information given and use initiative
Be able to provide your own navigation however we can provide if you do not have this.
Please note there is NO visa or sponsorship support provided for this role.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled person, who is focused on providing excellent service to our clients, to develop their career in an international company.
Candidates must have a clean driving record and an up-to-date driver's license.
About the Position
Role
Basis: Zero Hour
Contract: Casual
Salary: £11.87 per hour plus location allowance based on shifts worked
You will be driving a Light Goods vehicle and cover various routes to cover the holiday and sickness of our driver team.
The position will be responsible for:
Collection of samples from our client’s sites as requested and ensure safe and timely delivery to the laboratory.
Driving in a safe and appropriate manner; always courteous to other road users and being a great embassador to our brand and values.
Due to the nature of this work you will need to ensure the temperature control of the vehicles fridge is maintained at all times.
Developing and maintaining a good professional relationship with clients and staff at ALS sites.
Maintaining a degree of flexibility on collection runs to allow for additional requests and traffic delays.
Accurate completion of paperwork, recording van temperatures and sample consignments.
Daily checks, basic maintenance such as fluid top up and cleaning of the vehicle to be carried out.
Informing the Transport Manager of of any client issues or other pertinent Information.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Good adherence to the rules of the road and demonstrate excellent driver behaviour standards.
Previous experience driving light goods vehicles.
Have a good working knowledge of UK road networks.
Have excellent communication skills
Be flexible and reliable
Self-motivated, proactive, enthusiastic & friendly disposition
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to act upon information given and use initiative
Be able to provide your own navigation however we can provide if you do not have this.
Please note there is NO visa or sponsorship support provided for this role.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled person, who is focused on providing excellent service to our clients, to develop their career in an international company.