7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

**7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver**who holds a full clean driving licence with excellent customer service and communication skills as well as a high attention to detail is required for a well-established company based in Newark, Nottinghamshire,East Midlands.

**SALARY**:Competitive + Benefits (33 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays, Incentive Schemes, Private Healthcare and Pension Scheme)

**LOCATION**:Newark, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

**JOB TYPE**:1 x Full-Time, Permanent Position and 1 x 10 Month Full-Time Permanent (Feb to Nov every year)

**WORKING HOURS**:Core hours are usually 8am - 5pm

As with any agricultural business the company is dictated by the weather, therefore during the high seasons you will be required to be flexible with the seasonality of the business, which means during the busy period you could be required to work more thanthe core hours but this would be balanced with working less hours during the quieter season.

**Please note**:There is a Full-Time, Permanent vacancy and a 10 Month Full-Time Permanent (Feb to Nov every year) vacancy available. **Please include within your CV if you would prefer permanent or 10-month permanent contract work**

**OVERVIEW**

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a 7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver who holds a full clean driving licence with excellent customer service and communication skills as well as a high attention to detail.

Working as a 7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver you will report directly into the Depot Supervisor and will deliver the correct goods to the correct delivery point, using the most efficient route.

As a 7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver you will work closely with all the team members and the wider business to ensure the Company meets their high professional standards of distribution and safe operating procedures.

As this is a small, friendly depot, you will need to have the flexibility to work in any part of the depot, should it be required, training will be provided.

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**DUTIES**

Your duties and responsibilities as the 7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver will include:

- Delivering goods promptly and cost effectively as instructed by the Depot Supervisor, ensuring the accuracy of each delivery against the delivery advice note and by using the most economic route in the order of priority of each delivery as instructed
- Loading, drive and unload the vehicle within the regulations laid down by BASIS, statute and the Company, which includes handballing goods into customer stores
- Maintaining accurate and timely vehicle and tachograph records as required by the Company and legislation
- Working in line with company procedures to provide a great level of service for the customers
- Building strong and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders across our internal and external businesses
- Operating a fork-lift truck safely and in accordance with Company standards
- Maintaining the vehicle in a clean and safe condition. Report any defects found daily and by manners and appearance of self and vehicle. Create an efficient and courteous image for the Company and its services

**ABOUT THE COMPANY**

The Company is a leading supplier of agronomy advice, seed, crop protection products and precision farming services. Working in partnership with arable, fruit, vegetable, horticultural and amenity sectors, the Company is committed to helping customers managetheir businesses more efficiently and more profitably. They are dedicated to the company purpose - releasing agronomic potential.

With roots originating more than 60 years ago, the Company offers a unique blend of local experience, research-based expertise, customer-based knowledge and trusted relationships; practicing values of honesty, integrity and fairness across all aspects ofthe business.

The Company also embraces care for the wider environment, with an understanding of the important role now played by all those who manage the land, through a range of dedicated initiatives.

**CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS**
- An ADR licence and counter-balance licence would be a distinct advantage
- Knowledge of product storage solutions and agrochemical experience, as well as being able to use computer systems effectively would be ideal
- Knowledge of the local area and appropriate routes will be a distinct advantage
- Excellent customer service skills
- Great communication skills
- High attention to detail whilst working under pressure
- 'Can Do’ approach
- Must have a hands-on attitude and be able to work in any area of the depot when required and as instructed by the Depot Supervisor

**HOW TO APPLY**

JOB REF: AWDO-P9820

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