Driver - Friday to Sunday

LOCATION: Chadderton, Greater Manchester

HOURS: Friday to Sunday - 07.00 to 19.00

1/2 hour unpaid break per shift

Friday hourly rate £13.00

Saturday and Sunday hourly rate £14.80

34.5 hours per week / £24,518 per annum

REQUIREMENTS An experienced driver with some engineering knowledge who has the ability to understand requirements being expressed by mechanical engineers. The successful applicant will also have:

* Full clean driving license (no disqualifications / never been refused insurance)

* FLT licence (counterbalance)

* Experience operating lifting equipment (specific training will be provided on our equipment but previous safe use of lifting equipment would be preferable)

* Customer service experience or experience in a customer-facing role

* Excellent listening skills and clear handwriting

* Be presentable with a professional approach

* Good geographical knowledge of North West region (sat navs are provided however good geographical knowledge is required)

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE DRIVER

Customer Collections & Deliveries

* Collect jobs from customer sites

* Liaise with engineers at customer sites, taking details given by the engineer regarding job requirements and documenting on our enquiry form.

* Briefing job requirements to the Manager/Supervisor on shift.

* Delivering completed jobs to customers ensuring goods receipt notes are completed.

* Collecting materials and jobs from suppliers.

Loading & Unloading

* Loading and unloading jobs/materials safely ensuring all loads are correctly secured in vehicles and when unloaded. Utilise lifting aids as required.

* Adhere to all health and safety regulations of the business and specifically in relation to driving and manual handling.

Vehicle Maintenance

* Complete daily vehicle checks prior to the start of shift, any defects recorded and reported immediately to the Transport Manager.

* Complete weekly vehicle inspection checks on all company vehicles (carried out over the weekend).

* General vehicle maintenance and cleaning of company vehicles (carried out over the weekend).

Workshop Duties

* General workshop cleaning and maintenance of the loading bay areas at the weekends to ensure the area remains safe and tidy.

* Any supporting duties as instructed by the Manager/Supervisor on shift