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Salary: £17.87 - £19.67 per hour plus bank holiday premium
Working at Martin Brower
Our Customer Service Drivers are valued members of our team, playing a pivotal role in providing the best service to our customers. We provide a supportive and friendly environment, with safety and wellbeing always a priority and a core value in the way we operate, with risk assessments conducted at all delivery locations. We also have a dedicated learning and development centre to provide more opportunities for learning and development within the business.
We offer benefits including weekend premiums, guaranteed minimum working hours of 42 per week, a free meal every shift, healthcare and life assurance.
Job summary:
HGV Class 1 Driver: Multi drop refrigerated deliveries
42 Hour contract per week -Full time
4 on 3 off shift pattern
Weekend Bonus available
As a HGV driver for Martin Brower UK Ltd, you will deliver to over 300 restaurants across England and Wales. On average a journey has 3-4 deliveries which are made using roll cages. Your deliveries are a mix of ambient, chilled and frozen food products, so experience of working with fridges is ideal. This role is suited for a driver who is active, able to think on their feet and is customer service focussed.
Major duties & responsibilities:
PRIOR TO DEPARTING DEPOT
All vehicles must be checked for defects and reported to the garage for repair
Goods must be checked they are correct and secure
DURING JOURNEY
The delivery schedule must be followed, with arrival and departure times logged on journey sheet
Ensure that the Transport Office is informed of any problems such as delays, breakdowns or delivery problems
Delivery procedures set by MBUK to be carried out e.g. checking of P.O.D. goods, temperature probing of goods, completing PDA process
Every delivery must be signed by the relevant restaurant Manager
ON COMPLETION OF JOURNEY
Clean the inside of vehicle
Refuel the unit and fridge unit
Park vehicle as directed by Shunter
Be de-briefed about journey by Transport Office
OTHER DUTIES
To complete any other duties as required by Management
Carry out drivers duties with due regard to legislation in respect of LGV drivers and submit tachographs on a weekly basis for analysis by the Company
To follow the companies Safe Working Procedures at all times
Strong H&S awareness.
Collections and deliveries for various customers at different locations around the country
Dealing with ambient, chilled and frozen products
Checking products and carrying out the necessary paperwork
Profile:
Understanding of driving legislation governing the use of tachographs and working hours.
C+E Licence for a minimum of one year.
Experience of driving large goods vehicles to a high standard and be accident free for at least 3 years.
Knowledge and previous experience of refrigerated trailers.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes at short notice to meet the demands placed on MBUK by our customer.
Calm under pressure.
Strong H&S awareness.
Technical competencies:
Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths (Essential)
Drivers CPC to be completed (Essential)
Knowledge of vehicle and refrigeration system
Understanding of EC drivers’ hours & EC working time directive regulations (Essential)
Experience of working with refrigerated vehicles (Desirable)
Behavioural competencies:
Adaptability
Accepts and adapts to changes
Learns new skills to meet new needs of the business
Suggests changes and improvements
Quality Work Output
Produces quality work
Follows safety practices and compliance policies
Uses time wisely and gets things done
Meets or exceeds deadlines
Takes responsibility for own actions
Service Orientation
Supports the company’s mission, vision and values
Meets or exceeds customer needs
Responds to requests in a timely manner
Takes initiative to meet customers’ needs
Resourcefulness
Uses materials, processes and tools efficiently
Takes initiative to solve problems
Does the most important work first
Gets things done while still upholding ethics, integrity, compliance and company values
Teamwork
Works with others to get things done
Openly shares feedback and information that helps the team
Treats others with respect
Is approachable to others
Listens so others feel heard
Develops relationships built on trust
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. During the course of your employment the duties of the role may change from time to time to meet changing business circumstances. In the interests of flexibility the Company reserves the right to ask that you perform duties instead of or in addition to your normal duties provided that these duties are reasonable and within your capabilities.
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