Job Description

Cut Price Timber is an independent timber merchant based in Tranent East Lothian. Our brand is built around giving our customers the highest level of customer service possible, whilst continuing to improve on what we offer. Our staff are our main asset and the backbone to our business, without them we could not offer the service that we do.

We require another delivery driver with a class 2/ category C licence or greater to enhance our delivery capabilities.

Role to include:

Delivering materials from our yard to customers in a safe and professional manner. Making contact with our customers keeping them updated of their delivery time. Working together with other staff to proactively create a safe working environment. Loading the vehicle in the yard - it will be the drivers responsibility to ensure the vehicle is loaded correctly by use of forklift while working with the yard staff. Then unloaded at each drop. (non-mechanical offload), safe and in line with road, transport and Health & Safety legislation. Presenting a good company image. It is likely you would perform between 10 - 15 drops per day covering a wide area (averaging around 180 miles per day). Opportunity for career development.
About You:

Must show initiative, drive and self-motivation. Excellent communications skills - customer service is paramount to our business so building a rapport with customers is important. Knowledge of timber products is desirable, but not essential. Health & safety awareness is paramount. Need to be adaptable and thrive in a dynamic environment. Driver's must be professional whilst on the road and with customers at all times. Candidate must be self-motivated and have the ability to work on their own and as part of a team. Must take good care of company vehicles. C1, C licence or greater is required with no more than 3 points. CPC licence required Digital tachograph card required. Forklift licence would be of benefit, but not necessarily required as training can be given. An understanding of the local area would be helpful.

Our insurance covers driver's aged 30 and older.

The role would be a full-time permanent position.

Hourly rate of 13.50 per hour with a loyalty bonus of 500 after the first 12 months of service.

Working Hours would be 6.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and every second Saturday, 7.30am to 1.00pm. Earlier starts may be required when deliveries are further away and result in an earlier finish time.

28 days holiday entitlement.

Opportunities for career development, Hi-ab, forklift licences.

Government pension scheme is available.

On-site parking is available.

Company uniform is supplied.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Experience:

Driving: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Clean Driving Licence (preferred) Category C1, C Licence or greater (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DD2023