Role SummarynnReporting directly to the Operations Manager the driver is responsiblefor providing hands on approach to providing comprehensive Delivery and collections.\n\nKeep accurate records of mileage, fuel purchases, run sheet information.\n\nDelivering goods and collection of pallets.\n\nAble to work on their own initiative and feel at ease dealing with a wide range of customers.\n\nEnsure that all deliveries are made and instructions followed.\n\nBe an efficient, effective and profitable collection and delivery driver for Xtra Express.nnKey ActivitiesnnTo be ultimately responsible for the safe carriage of the load within the vehiclennTo ensure that the allocated vehicle or trailer is roadworthy in line with Road traffic regulationsnnEnsure full compliance with all Tachograph and WTD drivers hours regulationsnnTo maintain all records relating to tachograph and drivers hours legislation and deliver to the transport office within set timescalesnnTo be responsible for the security of the loading and unloading of the vehicles at all times including in transit, stationary and if on overnight staysnnCompleting the correct documentation when booking goods in and outnnMaintaining vehicle cleanliness both inside and out on a regular basisnnTo ensure all company paperwork and procedures are followed correctly, PODs and all paperwork presented in a tidy and orderly manner at the end of your shift to the debrief desknnVerifying the contents of collection and delivery against delivery/collection and returns paperwork or manifestsnnAssisting to identify new leads and generate new business opportunitiesnnReporting delays accidents or other traffic situations to the officennDelivering a friendly and professional service to all out customersnnDriving safely whilst obeying all traffic laws and regulationsnnComplete vehicle inspections to include fuel, oil, water, tyres and lightsnnReport all accidents immediatelynnCommunicating with customers and office to build strong working relationshipsnnBe able to transport a wide variety of products to different required addresses.\n\nEnsuring that full and clear instructions are followednnEnsure routes are carried out the most effective and economical way of deliveringnnEnsure the compliance to statutory legislation in regard to Health and Safety and Transport rules and regulationsnnSupport the company in regard to reducing its carbon footprint by ensuring all collections and deliveries are routed effectivelynnWork to tight deadlinesnnCompete daily debriefs ensuring that all messages are communicated accurately and effectivelynnComplete any other tasks in line with the transport function as directed by the Tranport Operations TeamnnSpecific performance measurementsnnAll tasks are completed as directed daily, weekly and monthly by your line managernnAll deliveries are completed on timennAll vehicles are kept to standard agreed with your managernnAll tasks are completed accuratelynnEffective use of company equipmentnnReport anywhere that looks unsuitable for vehicle to manouver safelynnAssesments on foot before taking vehicle into unsafe surroundings potentially causing accidentsnnIncident/Accident reporting immediatelynnAdhere to driving hours laws and WTDnnWalk around sheets and defects completed dailynnAdherence to wearing full uniform and PPE at all timesnnLoads checked against manifest and signed correctlynnMust carry at all time driver CPC, Digitacho and Driving licencennMust be up to date on CPC courses and maintain them as required within the periodnnReport and changes to circumstance on driving licence