Class 1 driver

Class 1 Driver

To ensure the speedy, efficient and accurate delivery of assembled product and invoices to the customer within the corporate guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

  • To maintain a safe a competent standard of driving, observing speed limits and other traffic signs and giving due regard to other road users.
  • To have a daily check to ensure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition including a check of the lights, brakes, coolant, etc.
  • To report any faults, breakdowns, accidents or delays.
  • To maintain the internal and external condition of the vehicle together with the cleanliness of the vehicle.
  • To ensure sufficient quantities of fuel have been taken for the day's work.
  • To always maintain the security of the vehicle and its contents.
  • To check all orders shown on the drop sheets and ensure all orders are loaded on the vehicle.
  • To collect goods returned for credit, mail, delivery bins and their safe return to the branch at times instructed by the branch management.
  • Ensure damages/breakages are dealt with promptly and correctly with due regard to special procedures for Hazchem's.
  • To always maintain a smart appearance.
  • To help maintain good customer relations.
  • To be involved in other duties including warehouse tasks as defined by the Management.
  • Meet all Health & Safety requirements.
  • Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions that effect employee safety.

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

  • A full driving license must be held relevant to the vehicle being driven
  • For insurance purposes, all drivers must be over 21 years of age
  • Whilst we do not ask for a clean license, we will assess the risk of employing applicants who have points on their license, and this may affect our decision to shortlist
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent Customer care

Desirable

  • Previous experience of multi-drop delivery driving is highly desirable
  • Route planning experience

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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Advertiser
Blue Arrow
Organisation
Blue Arrow
Reference
JN -102025-124406
Contract Type
Exeter
Expiry Date
24/10/2025 06:21:00
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