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Delivery Driver

We are looking for a responsible and experienced Delivery Driver to join our friendly and hardworking team at our Head Office in Ulting, Essex.

Role Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Groundcare Sales Office Manager, you will be responsible for the collection and delivery of machinery sold by the company as required to a range of customers. You will play a key role in ensuring our customers receive a consistently high level of service.

Duties & Responsibilities:                                                                                                                         

  • Collect and deliver machinery as required to a range of customers
  • Promote the safe use of machinery and implements to the end users
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe vehicle
  • Dealing with customers on a day-to-day basis, both face to face and over the phone
  • Identify opportunities and build new relationships with customers
  • Positively promote the Company image and its products
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers as required
  • Attend training courses as required by the company to maintain satisfactory levels of compliance and understanding

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Good, sound knowledge of groundcare machinery and its equipment would be advantageous
  • A mechanical background would be advantageous
  • Experience with safe loading practices for heavy items or machinery
  • Excellent customer service skills as dealing with members of the public and visiting their homes
  • Be self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
  • A team player
  • Smart, clean and tidy appearance as is a customer facing role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
  • Good general level of health and fitness
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Groundcare
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Ulting
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2289

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, subject to successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    39 hours per week - 8am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Friday (with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break) Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39 hours Monday to Friday, Saturdays as and when required.
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, depending on experience
  • Benefits:
    We are offering a competitive salary, as well as 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays), workplace pension, life assurance (2 x salary), country store staff discount, company sick pay scheme, flu jabs and employee referral scheme.
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Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd
Ulting, Maldon
Essex, CM9 6QH
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