18 Tonne Delivery Driver - Batleys Edinburgh
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Position Overview & Specifications
We currently have an opportunity for a Delivery Driver (Category C β 18 Tonne) to join the team at our Edinburgh depot. Youβll be delivering to a wide variety of independent retailers within the local area ensuring that they receive their orders in a timely manner and experience fantastic customer service.
Key responsibilities include:-
- Working with the depot team to ensure all orders loaded for delivery are correct
- Complete multi-drop deliveries within the local area and within specified timeframes on a daily basis
- Manual handling of stock on and off your vehicle
- Ensure all deliveries are received correctly and payment is received
- Ensure accurate recording of paperwork
- Provide the highest quality of service to our customers at all times
Weβre looking for someone with:-
- A category C UK Issued driving licence
- A driver DQC β Driver Qualification Card
- Their own tacho smartcard in order to drive commercially
- Experience in multi drop driving
- Good knowledge of the local area
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work effectively and independently under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working hours as delivery round times may vary with workload
- A good team player with the ability to work on own initiative
- The ability to plan and prioritise effectively
- Initiative along with a willingness to learn and develop their skills
- Drive and determination to succeed in a fast paced environment
Please note - This role involves the movement and handling of a large amount of stock which is physically demanding.
In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive hourly rate, annual leave and pension.
Weβre passionate about meeting our customersβ needs and working as a team to grow our business. So if youβre looking for an opportunity to make an impact in an ambitious company thatβs built its way up from humble beginnings, you could be the person weβre looking for.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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