Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Newbridge
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Owner Driver Contractor Multiple routes available! - 3.5T van and above at our Newbridge depot (just outside Edinburgh)
PLEASE NOTE
If you do not currently own or have access to a 3.5-tonne vehicle (Transit or similar) you must be in a financial position to be able to lease or purchase one. You will also need to have all insurances (Goods in Transit, Public Liability & Hire and Reward) in place prior to starting.
Are you a self-motivated contractor that has access to a well maintained and service fleet of 3.5T vans or a current self-employed contractor looking to expand your portfolio?
Can you demonstrate sound management of your drivers and those employed by you?
Do you understand compliance and importance of following process in a distribution network?
Do you understand customer importance of the commercial relationship with customers and the importance of delivering customers stock/product on time every time?
Would you like fixed routes, 7 days a week, 364 days a year, paying each route circa £1300+per week, depending on mileage and area of operation and with potential growth?
Can you and your team commit to a 7 day coverage between 0200hrs to 1200hrs midday?
Owner Driver Duties:
Pack and load customers Newstrade products on time and with compliance
Pack and load customers Ecommerce Fast Moving Consumer Goods on time and with compliance
Deliver customers products/stock safely, efficiently and on time and with compliance
Ensure security of vehicle and goods contained during transit to customer
Collect customers Newstrade products with compliance
Complete all distribution documentation as per company procedure
Comply with site Health and Safety policy maintain clean safe warehouse environment
Adhere to company procedures and policies
Owner Driver Requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence (No more than 6 points) – Held licence for at least 2 years
Over 21 years of age
No previous disqualifications NI, DD or DR
Good local knowledge of commercial addresses & streets – all though training will be provided
Physically fit to meet demands of multi-drop
Hardworking, positive attitude and flexible attitude to work
A bit about us:
At Menzies Distribution, we have been delivering across the UK since 1833. Today, we are Logistic UK’s most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation – we keep moving forwards