Van Driver

Part of the EFS Group, YDL (Yorkshire Distribution Logistics) has been serving the logistics industry since 1989, growing steadily over the years. We pride ourselves on: - Offering a personal, exemplary level of service - Delivering tailored transport solutions to meet our clients' needs - Providing a comprehensive range of logistics services YDL are currently looking for experienced hard working professional Van Drivers to join our skilled delivery team. Our drivers complete localised collection and delivery routes in the LS postcode area. Delivering to multiple destinations within a pre planned route, collecting from customer premises and returning to base. Due to our continued growth we are looking for a van courier to operate our curtain side 3.5t Luton vehicles to deliver and collect from our Sherburn premises. **What we offer**: - We offer private health & dental insurance with discounts on Gym memberships available, staff discounts and rewards available from hundreds of leading retailers and restaurants such as M&S, Sainsburys, Boots, B&Q and more. - We offer access to training opportunities within our transport team to achieve a Class 2- Class 1 licence. - We offer our "refer a friend" scheme with £200 available to claim also **Key Responsibilities and Duties** - Checking the vehicle before commencement of the run and after completion of the run ensuring the relevant paperwork is completed and handed in to the transport office - Ensure you read, sign, understand and comply with the driver’s code of conduct - Ensure you read, sign, understand and comply with the driver’s handbook - Obtaining signed results for all goods delivered ensuring all details are completed accurately and a printed name is clear to read - Ensuring the drivers sheet is fully completed accurately and clearly - Ensuring the safe delivery and collection of goods in agreed timescales, taking no longer than the time required to perform the delivery at each customers site - Ensuring all road transport laws and regulations are adhered to - Reporting all issues encountered while on the run as soon as it is safe to do so. - On occasions where you assist warehouse with the loading of the vehicle, ensuring the correct items are loaded before leaving the yard - Ensuring the vehicle is clean and tidy at all times, internally and externally - In the event of an accident ensuring you follow company procedure - Only fuel the vehicle at approved company establishments with the correct fuel and never with a premium or advanced fuel - Ensuring any payments collected from the customer are checked and counted in front of the customer before accepting receipt - Ensure you write the amount of cash received on the customers copy paperwork and sign it. This acts as the customer’s proof of payment - It may be necessary for you in exceptional circumstance to assist in the warehouse, which you will be expected to do willingly **Qualifications and experience** - Full UK driving licence - Excellent driving record - Multidrop delivery experience preferred - Excellent knowledge of road transport laws. **Person Specification** - Punctual - Excellent driving skills - Reliable and trustworthy - Excellent concentration levels - Good interpersonal skills - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to meet deadlines - Excellent communication skills - Flexible approach to work - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to work on own initiative Shift patterns are based on 11 hour days usually between 07:00-18:00 overtime is available. Occasional Saturday work required. **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £12.21 per hour **Benefits**: - Employee discount - Free parking - Gym membership - Health & wellbeing programme - On-site parking - Private dental insurance - Private medical insurance - Referral programme - Store discount Licence/Certification: - Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person