Positive Employment
POTENTIAL INDUCTION TOMORROW FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a 3.5t Ton Delivery Driver for our client a whit goods business operating across the UK. This role i based in the Bolton area.
The successful post holder will play a critical role in achieving the client's purpose of helping everyone enjoy amazing technology.
Not only will they be safely delivering, installing and collecting of a range of electrical products into our customers’ homes, which include White Goods, Televisions and cookers they will be the face of the business and help them become a market leader by providing unrivalled customer service.
This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend.
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
- Safely deliver, install and demonstrate White Goods, Televisions and Cookers in their customers property.
- Engaging with customers, keeping them informed and ensuring their delivery and their installation is carried out to the highest standard following best practice guidance.
- Maintain regular contact with the site throughout the day to meet any changes to a customer delivery request, discussing and escalating unplanned issues, seeking guidance and adapting as necessary.
- Ensure the handheld operating device (Savvy) is always used correctly by completing visits and obtaining customer signatures.
- Liaise with Manufacturers at the point of delivery when necessary.
- Handle all products safely and with care, supporting your colleagues to do the same.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the role.
- Ensure you follow continuous professional development, maintaining their driving license and ensuring required training and knowledge is kept up to date.
- Manage changing volumes of load held in the vehicle during the day. Regularly review, adjust, and secure the load to ensure safety whilst using equipment provided (i.e., straps and sack barrows).
Personal Requirements:
- A Full UK/EU B driving license (with a maximum of 6 penalty point), or meet criteria to work towards license.
- Valid Digital Tachograph card – Desirable however will be provided if successful.
- Utilise equipment and correctly handle products to ensure best practice for a safe delivery e.g., following manual handling and Health and Safety training.
- Previous experience driving a 3.5T vehicle with no driver blameworthy accidents and no more than 3 new points).
Working Hours: Approx 45hrs per week / Shift days can be between Monday – Sunday
Pay: £17.20 per hour (Overtime rate +40hrs 1.5x)
Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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