Van Driver/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 parcel 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 8am - 11:30am. Rates of pay are £12.74 per hour.

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 driving licence (with not 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.