Job Description

FULL TIME OPPURTUNITY

Due to a busy workload The Shore Porters are looking to recruit a Class 2 HGV driver to join our Professional Team in Aberdeen.

The successful Removals Operative will have a full license to drive vehicles over 3.5t, a drivers CPC.

Experience in the removal industry preferred but not essential.

The main purpose of the removals driver role is to ensure the safe and secure packing, handling, loading, transportation and unloading of customer furniture, effects, fine art and antiques.

Working on a range of activities, including domestic, commercial and overseas removals with travel away from home location required from time to time.

Removals Drivers must always strive to provide excellent customer service by maintaining a smart appearance, professional conduct and communicating clearly and politely with customers at all times.

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MAIN DUTIES

- Arriving promptly for start of each working day, liaising with Operations for planned work activities, paperwork and documentation.

- Ensure that thorough vehicle checks are carried out on a daily basis to ensure the safe use of vehicles and minimise wear and tear through proper vehicle maintenance.

- Completing daily vehicle check paperwork, noting any defects and passing such paperwork back to Transport Manager as soon as possible.

- Maintain cleanliness of vehicle interiors and exteriors to ensure good reputation and image for the Shore Porters Society whilst minimising deterioration of cosmetic appearance of vehicles.

- Ensure that driving licence is renewed on time and provide evidence of this to the company when requested.

- Work as part of a removals team with removals porter(s), taking responsibility for the work of the crew and progress of allocated work.

- Safely packing customer furniture and effects (including fragile items such as china, glass and pictures) prior to domestic and commercial removals, or storage.

- Safely packing and export wrapping customer furniture and effects to the standards required for overseas shipments.

- Take responsibility for the safe loading/unloading of removals vehicles and securing all furniture and effects to protect the load and avoid damage during transit.

- Complete detailed inventory paperwork for all items being taken into Shore Porters Society containerised, or conventional storage facilities.

- Ensure customer is satisfied with the standards of work performed prior to leaving site.

- Ensure all paperwork and documentation is correctly completed and signed by customers.

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QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED

- A full, clean driving licence at the relevant heavy goods vehicle category for the vehicle being driven is essential.

- Removals Drivers must hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) Card.

- European work may be undertaken from time to time; as such, Removals Drivers should hold a valid passport.

If you match the credentials above then we want to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 33,345.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Aberdeen: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: On the road