A role at Eurofins is challenging and varied each and every day. In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package to reward our great people for all the hard work they do.
This is a full time role working with our logistics team working 37.5 hours per week -Tuesday to Saturday, 07:00 - 15:00.
Main duties to include:
- Make collections of ambient, chilled and frozen samples and product from customer’s premises and other Eurofins offices throughout the UK to a pre-planned regional route in a timely manner by using a company vehicle with internal chilled units in accordance with company procedures and service levels.
- The driver is responsible for the safe and appropriate handling of the customer’s samples to ensure they are stowed appropriately within the vehicle.
- Respond positively to route changes that the company feels reasonable for the driver to complete.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed with a high degree of accuracy, with recording of temperature and time records on a daily record sheet and reporting into the Logistics Management team
- Ensure collections are returned to site safely and securely.
- To communicate on a regular basis with control throughout the day
- The vehicle is to be parked overnight at the normal place of work and any off duty periods unless previously agreed otherwise with the management team.
- Drivers are responsible for carrying out daily and weekly vehicle checks, oil, water etc and reporting any defects in a timely manner to the logistics manager.
- Drivers are responsible for reporting accidents and breakdowns.
- Ensure the vehicle is locked and secure when unattended.
- Promote the Eurofins image by wearing a clean, neat and tidy uniform as provided, and by ensuring your vehicle is maintained in a clean, tidy and serviceable condition.
- Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
- Drive Company vehicles in a safe and courteous fashion in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Transport and in compliance with the Highway Code.
- Take all reasonable action to ensure the safety and security of vehicles, equipment, goods, fellow employees and other road users.
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
- Appreciation of vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
- A customer focused approach with pleasant demeanour.
- Effective communication skills.
- A positive can do approach.
- Experience of chilled multi drop collection and deliveries, working to strict timed deadlines.
- Full UK Driving License.
