Driving Positions at WT Transport Ltd
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Competative rates of pay, Saturday time and half, Sunday time and three quarters. Minimum of 45 hours per week and plenty of overtime.
28 days holiday plus holiday purchase scheme, Holiday pay calculated as average of preceding 12 weeks.
Employee Health Care Plan
Full Uniform Provided
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Location |
Gowerton Road, Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN4 7BW |
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Purpose Statement |
Collect and deliver goods ensuring quality and efficiency of accountabilities are achieved. To provide, through your accountabilities, support in ensuring customer and business requirements are achieved. |
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Accountabilities |
Promote a positive company image by keeping a neat, clean and tidy appearance Ensure vehicle/trailer is fit for the road by undertaking and logging daily vehicle checks Reporting any defects to the workshop to maintain the safety of driver, customers, members of the public and goods Ensure vehicle is loaded and unloaded safely in accordance with company procedures avoiding risk of injury to yourself and others Ensure vehicle is loaded efficiently e.g. goods sorted and stored in vehicle in ascending order according to deliveries Ensure vehicle is securely loaded e.g. using straps as necessary Load and unload vehicles safely in relation to collection/delivery to avoid risk of injury to self/others Ensuring goods are delivered to customers in optimum condition according to company standards Report any issues in connection with deliveries to the Transport Office immediately Complete all relevant paperwork obtaining signatures when appropriate Inform the company promptly of any accidents or incidents you are involved in Ensure when delivering/collecting, unless in a situation that cannot be avoided, you take the most direct route and within an acceptable time limit Be available for contact at all times when on duty (except whilst driving and the vehicle is in motion) and to return calls to the office as soon as possible (once you have stopped the vehicle and turned the engine off) Supply a copy of your driving licence to the company annually or as required and inform the company immediately of any driving convictions/restraints imposed on you Always follow the rules of the highway code Ensure compliance to standards in respect of all company requirements |
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Health & Safety |
Report any accidents in the workplace immediately Ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all necessary times Be familiar with and follow the company’s and customers health and safety policies, guidelines and procedures at all times |
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Working Relationships |
Work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives Effectively communicate with all staff to ensure the safety and efficiency of yourself, others and the site Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all colleagues |
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Qualifications & Knowledge |
Keep up to date with changes in driving legislation and ensure that these are complied with Relevant Licences and Drivers Cards applicable to position |
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Essential Personal Skills |
Have a friendly and engaging personality and is comfortable working with members of the public Be physically fit as there is some lifting and carrying involved in the role |
NB. These are the key responsibilities and core skills required.
This list of duties is not exhaustive and all employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time.