Class 1 Driver x4, Lutterworth (Nights)

Role Specification

Role Objective:Ensure deliveries/Collections are made in a timely and efficient manner.

Summary of Role Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the vehicle is equipped, legal & Safe – Complete Daily Pre/Post walkaround checks
• Responsibility of vehicle loading/unloading where applicable
• Adhere to departure times, ensuring the vehicle is loaded and ready to leave the depot on time
• Ensuring all relevant documentation is in place before leaving site.
• Checking load items, security and all necessary equipment, paperwork and fuel cards are on board prior to leaving the depot for the day’s journey.
• Use company electronic devises (HHT) to record customer delivery and collection information. Obtaining signatures for stock delivered as proof of delivery.
• To be aware of the legal load capacity of the vehicle to be driven
• Unload goods at the customer’s premises safely, efficiently and always in a considerate and polite fashion, taking into account the care and attention for the general public at all times.
• Adopt a good customer service attitude and approach, acting with integrity and in a positive and courteous manner.
• Use, when required MHE equipment for the loading and unloading of vehicles and at customer locations when required ensuring equipment is only used if training has been supplied.
• Adhere to the Truline uniform & PPE standards
• Drive and abide by road traffic transport legislation, comply with Drivers Hours and Rules and Working Time regulations.
• Adhere to Company Policy and processes.
• Ensuring the vehicle is returned with a full tank of fuel . Vehicles are clean and in good working order at all times.
• Any other duties as and when required by management.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• C + E Category licence
• DCPC Card/qualification
• Previous Digital tachograph Experience
• Experience Driving HGV Vehicles

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills; written and verbal
• Physically fit; all tasks require a degree of walking, standing, lifting or stretching. Some heavy lifting may be involved
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a team

DISPOSITION

• Flexible attitude to working hours and willing to do overtime when necessary

• Proactive/self-starter/ self-motivated
• High levels of common sense
• High levels of integrity and honesty
• Positive approach to change and good sense of humour
• Flexible and enthusiastic with a “can do” attitude

WHAT DO WE DO?

Truline

Our 450+ strong team provides managed supply chain solutions for UK businesses, utilising our own fleet, plus our extensive network and relationships with key third party couriers.

Our fleet delivers over a million parcels per month, averaging over 45,000 a day, with greater than 98 per cent key performance indicator achievement against contracted lead times. Our role includes providing a complete carrier solution for the EVO Group of Companies, the UK and Ireland’s largest multi-channel business supplies and services distributor.

Through significant investment in its delivery and service infrastructure, Truline has the most consistent and robust operational capacity within the industry. Truline has a fleet of liveried delivery vehicles that are driven by security-cleared Truline employees with an extensive understanding of their local customers’ requirements. The in-house fleet also enables Truline to be proactive in initiating improvements to the logistics of the service provision, which have the largest impact of the Truline business activities on the environment.

Truline operates over 350 vehicles, across 16 locations, offering logistic solutions nationwide.

Part of the EVO Group of Companies

The largest multi-channel distributor of business supplies and services in the industry with unparalleled reach and experience in the UK, EVO Group provides sourcing, storage and fulfilment services to over 20,000 resellers, corporate organisations and direct customers through VOW, VOW Retail, Banner and Truline.

With an unrivalled logistics platform, the highest number of direct manufacturer relations and the broadest multi-channel sales structure, we continue to lead the business supplies and services industry across the UK and Ireland. Through constant innovation, progressive business services and the most extensive product range, we remain at the forefront of our industry offering an exceptional overall customer experience.