Delivery Driver wanted immediately: Salary R31 900 per month
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
R31 900 a month
DESCRIPTION:
Covetrus is the global market leader in animal health technology and services, dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine and to empowering veterinary healthcare teams across the companion, equine, and large-animal health markets.
We provide technology, products, and services to empower veterinarians with practice management solutions, analytical insights, proactive client engagement capabilities, and supply chain infrastructure to increase clinical efficacy, client engagement, and veterinary practice performance. Our unique, comprehensive capabilities meet the broad needs of veterinary practices to support practice management, enhance client relationships, and improve patient health outcomes.
Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,000 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the world.
We are now looking for a Full-Time Relief Driver to cover our Milton Keynes and Bury St Edmunds location.
The relief delivery driver is relied upon to provide reliable and immediate backfill to resourcing requirements such as sickness absence and holiday cover. The role of the Delivery Driver is essential to maintaining the highest level of service to Covetous customers. As the regular face to face contact with our customers, Delivery Drivers have a significant role in maintaining a positive and reliable reputation across our customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Timely and accurate delivery of orders to multiple customers across various locations within a geographical spread. Maintaining positive and professional relationships across all customers
Login into the telematics before commencing your daily duties.
To deliver the Companys stock to customers by van or other vehicles as directed by Management
To make the above deliveries timeously and in accordance with delivery schedules issued to you by Management and when required obtain signatures for deliveries
Report any missing or damaged goods to the Customer Service team and record in the system using the scanning equipment provided.
To maintain the vehicle allocated to you for routine items in accordance with manufacturers recommendations by
Carrying out daily checks and reporting any defects to your line manager.
Ensure the tires of your vehicle are legal and arrange to have them replaced if necessary.
Check all fluid levels oil, antifreeze, water, etc at weekly intervals
To maintain the vehicle in a clean condition both inside and outside
Ensure delivery information sheets are kept up to date and available for Full Time Relief or Agency Drivers covering the run.
To uplift and return to your place of work any stock returns from customers, together with the relevant paperwork. Return these items to the designated area for your vehicle. Fridge returns are only to be collected if you have been advised by Customer Service to uplift them.
To ensure the vehicle is locked at all times when left unattended
Monitor the issue and return of delivery boxes
You must wear any Company Uniform, clothing or PPE issued to you at all times. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
You must be courteous to customers and members of the public at all times, this includes when driving your vehicle
You must ensure that your forward-facing camera is fitted and working at all times.
You must ensure that any first aid spill containment equipment fire extinguisher is readily available and fit for purpose
Drive your vehicle within the speed limit, respecting other road users
Where adverse weather conditions or other reasons prevent you from undertaking your normal delivery run, you may be requested to undertake another delivery run or work weekend overtime. You may also be requested to work in another department of the Company when you are unable to perform your normal deliveries.
You must be in a fit and proper state when driving a Company vehicle and must not be under the influence of alcohol or any drug likely to affect your driving capabilities.
You must report any accident or damage to the company vehicle as soon as possible and complete an insurance claim form as appropriate.
Before using a hire vehicle ensure you carry out a walk around of the vehicle and report any additional damage not shown on the documentation
Use the correct fuel card for your vehicle and only use it to purchase standard diesel.
Crosschecking invoices with orders
PickUp of returns
Feedback to customer services any issues or inaccuracies
Daily vehicle checks and cleaning
Physical Activities
Driving for long durations and at unsocial hours. The ability to grasp, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
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Source: Indeed
