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Role:  Van driver

Location: Ashford, Staines  

Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week – start time between 06:00-10:00

Salary: £27,000

A fantastic  opportunity has now arisen for a Van Driver to join our client’s successful team in Ashford, Staines.

About our client:

The market leader in High Tech Logistics solutions & a trusted partner to some of the leading global medical & technical product manufacturers.

About the role:

Day to day driving of various vehicles within the UK and Europe, delivering, offloading, positioning and installation of Customer equipment as required – 40% of role will consist of driving, 60% installation.

Roles & responsibilities:

General driving duties as required within the UK in any class of vehicle up to that permitted by the driving licence
Vehicle checks in line with the Staff Handbook & the reporting of defects and all accidents/incidents and near-hits
Support where required the Loading and Unloading of vehicles ensuring correct equipment is loaded and all goods are checked, secure and fit for transit
Delivery, collection, positioning and installing, packing for collection as required for various customer jobs and requirements
Manual handling, carrying, lifting and installation/de-installation as required of customer equipment
Maintaining and cleaning of vehicles as required
Completing job paperwork to include collection/delivery notes, RAMS, customer requirements, Bill of materials, timesheets and other paperwork as required for each job
Completion of jobs on the driver PDA
Reporting of any lates, damage or changes of scope within the advised timeframes
If nominated Team Leader of the job you will be required to be responsible for the supervision and guidance of your assistants and ensure Safety Briefings take place
Maintain the standards of the company as defined in ISO9001 and ISO14001
You may be required to undertake other tasks in line with the needs of the business
Responsible for escalating training needs on an on-going basis
Ensure you have your start times for the following days work or when you are next due in
Ensure the vehicle is left in a clean and tidy condition for the next user to include minimum of ½ tank of fuel.
Label/Quarantine and report any damaged tackle

Benefits:

Company pension – 6% employer contribution
28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays) rising to a maximum of 33 days for time served
An exciting role working for a global brand
Private dental insurance
Perkbox membership
Development & training opportunities

Skills & experience:

Experienced driver
Experience in the transportation and delivery of high tech, high value systems would be beneficial
Must be flexible with regards to hours and be prepared to stay away from home on a regular basis
Ability to complete required timesheets and paperwork as required
Experience in dealing directly with customers contacts and good communication skills
Good team member with a flexible and can-do attitude
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Knowledge of the Working Time Directive
If interested in this role, please apply below.

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Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

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