Van (Cat B) Driver

Manpower are recruiting for Cat B/van drivers to deliver and collect parcels on a multi-drop basis within a defined geographical area for one of the UK's leading delivery companies. You will be providing excellent customer service in a front facing role, representing our client to the general public.

The shifts will be 5/6 days Monday - Saturday and you will be on a set route each day. Start times vary from 9am - 11:30. Rates of pay start at £8 and go to £8.40 when at parity or permanent.

The opportunities are on a temporary to permanent basis for successful candidates after 12 weeks therefore you should be fully committed to the temporary assignment with a desire to secure a permanent career.

Responsibilities Include:
*Maintaining integrity and ownership when handling packages, to make certain product is securely delivered to the correct address.
*Completing assigned deliveries within time allocated on the designated route. Initiative, knowledge and skill should be used to anticipate and resolve any day to day issues.
*Ensuring scanning compliance at all times with the accurate use of the hand held terminals.
*Accurate completion of all relevant paperwork.
*Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with appropriate security and Health and Safety legislation and policies.
*Maintain a clean and tidy appearance together with a professional courteous manner to all customers and colleagues.
*Maintaining contact with the depot, ensuring any issues are communicated throughout the day.
*Loading and unloading of vehicles, vehicle compliance and daily checks.
*Where necessary some warehouse duties will be required to meet the needs of the business, along with the manual handling of heavier and large items.
*Liaise with internal and external support services within the agreed SLA to resolve daily issues affecting daily service.

Skills & Experience
*Experience of driving a light commercial vehicle and currently hold a valid category B driving licence (with no more than 6 points).
*Experience of multi-drop deliveries (upwards of 20 stops per day).
*Ability to deliver good customer service.
*Organised and able to work on own initiative.
*Good geographical awareness and/or map reading skills.
*Knowledge of working time directive.

Interested? Apply today!