At Blueleaf, we’re passionate about supporting those who care for others. We work closely with our customers in the care sector to provide high-quality care home products, consumables, and furniture that truly make a difference.
Role Overview
Blueleaf is looking to recruit a Multi‑drop Delivery Driver (7.5T) to join our team at our distribution centre in Crawley, West Sussex. As the face of the company, the ideal candidate will bring positivity and a passion for delivering quality service to our customers. The role also involves assisting in warehouse duties as required.
This is a permanent full‑time role, working 45 hours a week, Monday to Friday, from 05:00 am to 02:00 pm. Immediate start available.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep accurate records of deliveries and customer authorisation, and ensure all documentation is submitted to management on time.
- Use the mobile link system for EPOD (electronic POD) for all deliveries.
- Properly use and maintain all delivery equipment.
- Lift heavy products or parcels when required.
- Drive safely and comply with all driving laws and regulations to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Keep the company vehicle clean, well‑maintained, and fit for safe driving standards at all times.
- Carry out pre‑ and post‑driving vehicle checks.
- Ensure compliance with statutory breaks and other tachograph rules.
- Follow the pre‑planned route accurately unless authorised to deviate by line manager or planners.
- Communicate with customers by phone to update them on delivery times if there are any issues or changes to their estimated time of arrival.
- Maintain communication with management regarding any issues or changes to delivery, route or schedule.
- Inform management of obstructions that may affect safe and efficient deliveries.
- Record and monitor all customer orders and collection notes.
- Use correct procedures for all customer delivery/collection discrepancies, such as shortages or overs, and advise the relevant department contacts.
- Operate safely in compliance with all health and safety and environmental regulations, and wear the safety equipment provided by the company.
- Ensure that all customer orders are picked, packed, checked, and dispatched either by courier or loaded on delivery vehicles in a timely manner to required standards, with appropriate paperwork completed.
- Assist with goods‑in and replenishment of pick faces, ensuring all goods are stored in the appropriate location.
- Maintain a clean and tidy warehouse and yard to aid operational efficiency, promptly clear spillages, and minimise waste.
- Perform general warehouse duties when required.
- Make recommendations to improve efficiency and add value.
Experience & Qualities
- Full 7.5T driving licence (C1) with no more than three penalty points.
- Driver CPC qualification.
- Digital tachograph card.
- Previous warehouse delivery experience.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi‑task and prioritise workload.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work and information.
- Team spirit and willingness to participate as a full member of the team.
- Passion for delivering quality service and making customers happy.
- Basic understanding of warehouse picking, checking, loading, and dispatch processes.
- Good knowledge of the road network and geography.
Benefits
Salary of £34,824 per annum, paid breaks, and 33 days holiday inclusive of bank and public holidays. Eligibility for a discretionary bonus scheme. Welfare benefits include auto‑enrolment into the pension scheme, Death in Service benefit, access to the Medicash scheme for cash back on healthcare bills, and a wide range of wellbeing benefits, such as an employee assistance program.
Location
Crawley Depot, West Sussex.
Blueleaf is an equal opportunities employer.
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