About this role
Company Description
Eezehaul was established in 1998 and has grown from its initial “man and van” operation into the South-east’s largest regional carrier, offering next day deliveries, a full complement of pallet services.
We go the extra mile to provide competitive and dependable logistics solutions across the UK and now part of “The Pallet Network’s” owned operations, fall also under the umbrella of “The Culina Group.
We are now recruiting for Class 2 Collection and Delivery Drivers for our site in Crawley.
Job Description
Shift: Monday-Friday - Start times from 07:00am.
Salary: £34,500 basic per annum.
- To deliver Company and Third Party products to specified locations and in accordance with the delivery schedule
- Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
- Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
- Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
- Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
- Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
- Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
- Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
- Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery
- Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business
- Any other duties as reasonably required
Qualifications
- Possession of Class 2 Licence
- Current CPC
- Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
- Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines.
Additional Information
· Overtime rates paid after 10 hours worked on week days, daily at 1.25hrs
· Overtime rates for Saturdays at 1.50hrs
· Tiered salary increases
· Periodic CPC training arranged and funded by Eezehaul
· 3% Pension Contribution
· Employee Assistance Programme
· 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising yearly up to the maximum of 34
· Modern (<3 years) and eco-friendly fleet of vehicles
· All vehicles supplied with an electric pallet truck
· Eezehaul Academy driver sponsorships - From 7.5t up to Class 1
Other facts
About Culina Group
Great Bear are a leading private 3rd party Logistics company business formed in 1994 providing Dedicated and Shared user Warehousing and Distribution solutions across many sectors for International FMCG blue chip clients.
On 1st March 2016 the formation of the largest Independent UK logistics Group Great Bear was acquired by Culina Logistics, part of Muller Group.
The UK business has 5,000 employees, and manages over 7.5million sq. ft million sq. ft. of warehousing across 50 locations and operates a joint fleet of over 600 mixed large to medium modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering.
We have built a reputation within the industry fostering long-term relationships on the core principal of customer service excellence.
Great Bear collaborate closely with clients to develop a deep understanding of their requirements, both operationally and strategically; this along with a passion for development and innovation ensures Great Bear and Culina Group remain at the forefront of our industry, leading to long term partnerships.
The Company has substantial and proven start-up and change management expertise, having managed large scale warehouse design and build and network change projects for our customers.
Our customer retention is unparalleled within the industry – to find out more please call or email
www.greatbear.co.uk
Great Business' with Great Brands choose Great Bear.
For more information contact Michael Pepper Development Manager Great Bear Distribution Ltd
Tel +44 01829 772200
Email: [email protected]
www.greatbear.co.uk
Post: Stellar House, Barbour Square, Tattenhall, Chester,England CH3 9RF
What you'll do
- The driver is responsible for delivering company and third-party products to specified locations while adhering to the delivery schedule. They must complete paperwork accurately and ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
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