Job Description

: Driver (London Based)

Company:

JC Atkinson & Son Ltd

Location:

Starting at Strensham Services, collecting products ready for delivery.

Hours:

Full Time Monday - Friday. Early/Day Shift. Actual hours to be agreed (Flexibility required during busy periods)

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

Hourly Rate:

13.10

About JC Atkinson

Founded in 1936, JC Atkinson is the UK's leading independent manufacturer and distributor of coffins, caskets, and related products for the funeral industry.

Our Head Office is based in Washington, Tyne & Wear. All 3 factories are within close proximity of each other, and we employ over 130 staff members across all of our locations.

JC Atkinson offers the UK's most extensive range of products on the market and our products have an outstanding reputation for quality. Whether they are traditional, modern, personalised or environmentally sustainable coffins, they are delivered on short lead times across the country and with a high-quality customer service.

Our vision is of a funeral sector that meets the needs of all bereaved families by offering a wide range of choice, exceptional quality, and value for money, responsibly.

Our mission is to be the leading provider of competitively priced, high-quality, and ethically manufactured products for the UK funeral trade.

Please see our company website for more information about us www.coffins.co.uk

Role Overview

Due to business growth we are hiring a 3.5 Ton Van Driver to join our logistics team. Our customers are Funeral Directors, and they are based throughout the UK. The role is to deliver our products as directed by your daily schedule. You will meet our driver who is based from our main factory stated above at Strensham Services. This is where you will then trade your company van with that driver for one readily stocked with your goods prepared for delivery on the day to our customers in Devon, South Wales and surrounding areas. You will usually meet our driver around 07:30.

You will then drive to the delivery point of the customer, unloading the vehicle and completing company documents to reflect upon delivery being carried out.

You will carry out between 7 to 15 drops per day which will involve manual handling.

This is a single manned role. You will be our face-to-face representative and must have a passion for great customer service.

A good knowledge of paperwork and electronic devices / software would benefit the applicant, however full training will be given on our company processes.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Knowledge and experience with multi drop deliveries of medium sized manufactured items. Vehicle knowledge to carry out daily checks and comply with legal requirements within your license category. Good communication and administration skills. Excellent customer service skills and professionalism. Physically fit due to the nature of the role you will carry out manual handling duties on a daily basis. A flexible can-do attitude to work.

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years driving experience within a professional capacity. Maximum 6 points on licence. ADR license (Desirable).

Company Benefits:

Competitive salary. Overnight stays attract an additional overnight allowance. Phenomenal bonus scheme with earning potential uncapped (Quarterly bonus based upon employee expectations and clinical waste collection). Holiday Entitlement: 20 days plus 8 bank holidays (Pro rata from start date). Contributory Group Personal Pension Plan. DCPC updates funded by the company.

How To Apply

If you feel you have the right skills and experience for the role and you wish to apply, please click below to apply via Indeed. Successful persons will be invited to an interview, site tour and will complete a driving assessment.

Due to the high number of applicants we usually receive, we are unable to reply back to all applicants. If you have not heard anything after two weeks, You should assume that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.10 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

What is your home Postcode? Are you able to travel to Strensham Services (WR8 0BZ) to receive your items ready for delivery?
Work Location: On the road