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Secure Drivers

Employer
Undisclosed Company
Location
Maidstone, Kent
Salary
£22571 - £25127 per annum
Closing date
27 Dec 2018

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Sector
Driving and Logistics
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time

Due to continued success our client has several opportunities for Secure Drivers to join their team.

As a Secure Driver your primary responsibility will be operating a vehicle to securely deliver and collect cash to and from their customer premises. Due to the nature of the industry in which they operate, you will need to be confident working to stringent procedures within a highly regulated environment. This will ensure that their service remains superior and that their customers` requirements are met with optimum efficiency.

Delivering cash and valuables securely is an operation that demands dedication, teamwork and military precision. You`ll need to be able to follow set procedures, assess risk, deal sensitively with customers, lift some heavy loads and keep your wits about you constantly.

As a Secure Driver, your role will involve:
Deliver and collect cash/ coin accurately to and from customer sites, within a specified time window.
Ensure all work is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the trip sheet.
Maintain good, safe and courteous driving behaviour.
Present a professional appearance by always wearing the company uniform and the equipment provided.
Always be polite and courteous to customers and members of the public.
Carry out vehicle checks and report any security and/or mechanical defects.
Carry out procedures properly in the event of an emergency or a criminal attack.
Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
Checking consignments and ensuring accuracy and efficient loading/unloading at branches and other secure areas.
Always adhere to Operational Standing Orders.
Follow company procedures to ensure the security of cash, staff and vehicle is maintained at all times.
Undertake training to develop, learn and progress.
Ensure the integrity of audit trails.
Demonstrate a proactive attitude by carrying out any other duties as deemed reasonable.

The successful applicant will need to have the following qualities/skills:
You will need to hold a valid driver`s licence and preferably a C1 licence (allowing you to drive a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes), however a C1 licence is not essential.
You will need to be confident communicating with customers and colleagues in both written and spoken English.
An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important.
You will need to be confident following specific procedures and instructions.
You must also be able to work to tight deadlines.
Previous experience in a driving role would very extremely beneficial, as would experience using IT and computer systems.
Finally, you must be continuously focused on providing a first class service to their customers by being efficient, flexible and at all times security conscious.

Also, our client has some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:
You must be able to pass a criminal record check as well as a personal credit and ID check.
You must also have a 10 year employment/unemployment/educational history that we they check and verify.
You will need to be prepared to undergo airport style searches when entering and leaving their premises and be comfortable working within a secure and confined environment.
An SIA licence would be beneficial.

You will receive full training and support to help you progress as a key member of a world-class team. And in addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, they offer up to five weeks` paid holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, health checks, free uniform and childcare voucher scheme.

Hours: 39 hours per week excluding meal breaks, 4 or 5 days per week including 1 in 4 weekends, start time between 6.30am-8.30am working 8-12 hours per day
Salary: £22,571 - £25,127

Interested in this role, based in the Maidstone area? Please email your CV or contact me on 07483 340870.

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