Fleet Driver

Title: Fleet Driver 

Location: Stroud

Summary:  The Fleet Driver will work closely with the Fleet department collecting and delivering for the GEL business.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering vehicles from Fleet department to site and site to Fleet department performing vehicle handovers with documentation.

• Collecting and delivery parts from suppliers.

• Determining the most efficient route for deliveries based on traffic patterns, time constraints, and other factors.

• Maintaining contact with the Fleet department to ensure that all deliveries arrive within specified timeline.

• Performing routine light maintenance on vehicles, including cleanliness, checking lights, levels, and tyre pressures, and completing daily Fleet walkaround checks.

• Making sure all documentation is up to date and accurate, such as delivery notes.

• Communicating with sites about delivery status.

• Keeping track of fuel usage and refuelling vehicles when necessary.

• To cover Fleet holiday/sickness when necessary and any adhoc jobs when necessary.

Requirements:

• Proven experience and competency of delivery driving.

• Full UK Driving licence.

• Good time management.

• Good planning, organisation, and attention to detail skills.

• Good teamworking skills.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Good customer service.

Health Safety and Environment

• Provide the highest standard of Health and Safety. 

• Take a proactive approach to Environmental, Health & Safety requirements. 

• Be responsible for ensuring that Company H&S guidelines and requirements are always adhered to and that all incidents are reported in accordance with the guidelines.

Equality 

• Understands equal opportunities. 

• Respects all clients and work colleagues regardless of race, colour, sex, disability, age, or religious belief.

Note: The responsibilities of this role will normally include all duties described in this Role Description however additional or different duties may be required from time to time. It is the responsibility of all employees to complete their work in a safe manner and in line with company policies and procedures.