Job Description

Van Driver with towing experience

Location - West Thurrock

Permanent, full time (40 hours per week, overtime required)

Salary 14.60ph, overtime paid at time and a half 21.90 after 40 hours

General Description

Garic is looking for a professional, enthusiastic and flexible

Van Driver with towing experience and a digital tachograph

to join the team at our Thurrock depot in this fast paced & varied role. Start times are between 6am and 8am and you will be working around 8/12-hour days. Overtime paid at time and a half, after 40 hours.

As a professional Van Driver, you will be responsible for the delivery and collection of company assets throughout the UK.

Your role will include various duties, including being fully responsible for safe operation and road worthiness of the vehicle you are allocated to drive and the safety and security of the load you are transporting.

You will be responsible for efficient and effective route planning, ensuring your workload is completed in line within current WTD legislation and to also ensure customer expectations and requirements are met.

The successful Van Driver will need to have good customer service and communication skills as you will be directly dealing with customers daily.

Key responsibilities and Accountabilities:

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Safety performance and culture;

Complete walk round and safety checks daily Identify and report any vehicle defect immediately. Adhere to and follow safe systems of work and RAMS. Load and secure equipment accordingly Fully comply with EU directive on drivers' hours and tachographs Fully comply with the highway code
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Quality:

Ensure assets are delivered to a high standard. Ensure vehicle & cab is kept clean.
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Delivery:

Complete workloads through BCA Ensure delivery/collections are completed on time and in full. Plan routes effectively
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Cost:

Ensure any damage is captured using BCA. Apply safe and fuel-efficient driving techniques. Reduce engine idling.
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People:

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Maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Actively promote Garic product and services to customers Keep your knowledge and skills up to date and keep abreast of new legislation.

What do you need to become the successful Van Driver?

Essential Skills:

B+E entitlement Digital tacho card Understanding of EU drivers' hours and working time laws Towing experience Ability to carry out pre-use safety checks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to learn and assimilate new information.

Desirable Experience:

Driving experience within a multi drop role. Clean driving licence

Who will you be working for?

Garic are national suppliers and manufacturers of specialised plant and welfare equipment. Backed by the Bibby Line Group, we have grown at an unprecedented rate to become the go-to supplier for many major contractors nationwide. Our locations include our Head Office based in Bury as well as depots based in Dudley, West Midlands, Sandy, Bedfordshire, Falkirk and West Thurrock.

Providing a full solution to contractors in varying markets, we have created a range of niche products to service all welfare and specialist plant requirements. Our employees are at the centre of everything we do, and we currently employ over 200 people across hire, sales, transport, accounting, manufacturing, maintenance and operational teams. With an ambitious growth plan to double the current turnover within the next three years, there's never been a more exciting time to join us!

If you are interested in the position, please send a CV and covering letter.

Due to the number of applications, we receive, it may not always be possible to respond to everyone. If you have not been contacted within 30 days, then it's likely, you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working for Garic and we would like to wish you 'Good Luck!' with your future endeavours.

We are an equal opportunities employee and abide by GDPR legislation. We will only hold your details for the purpose of recruiting for this position.

What's in it for you?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Profit Bonus Scheme Employee discount scheme with money off at retailers and everyday spends Great inclusive culture Employee health cover Discounted Gym membership Love2Shop vouchers on your Birthday 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays Your birthday off and a paid day to support charity work. Salary Sacrifice Pension (after 3 months service) Cycle to Work Scheme Christmas Shut Down
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Reference ID: Van Driver with towing experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Profit sharing Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday No weekends Overtime
Experience:

Van Towing: 1 year (required) Van Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Digital Tachograph card (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Van Driver with towing experience