Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Transportation

up to £30,000 dependant on experience

This position is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to customer sites as needed or as a part of a pre-defined route, reviewing orders prior to delivery to verify accuracy, and loading and unloading goods, and pick-up using Encore owned, leased, or rented trucks including vehicles. This position reports to the Logistics Coordinator or Hire Manager, subject to the assigned department.

up to £30,000 dependant on experience

This position is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to customer sites as needed or as a part of a pre-defined route, reviewing orders prior to delivery to verify accuracy, and loading and unloading goods, and pick-up using Encore owned, leased, or rented trucks including vehicles. This position reports to the Logistics Coordinator or Hire Manager, subject to the assigned department.

Driving, Delivery, and Pick-up:

• Drive Encore owned, leased, or rented vehicles including vans
• Drive Results
  - Maintain set routes and schedules as directed by their supervisor to meet customer expectations
• Loading and unloading of vehicles
• Review orders for accuracy during both delivery and pickup to ensure all items are accounted for
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage to gear
• Do the Right Thing
  - Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Able to complete a manual and/or electronic log book, based on an assigned region

Customer Service:

• Deliver World Class Service
  - Provide superior customer service and strive to exceed the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers
• Maintain a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication and interaction
• Assist with dispatching (as needed), which includes planning routes, making driver assignments, coordinating with venues and warehouse personnel and arranging for 3rd party transportation to support regional needs

Equipment Handling

• Value People
  - Assist warehouse team with other responsibilities to include: pulling, receiving, and transportation of equipment.
• Participate in annual physical inventory process.
• Perform quality control and equipment staging in warehouse as directed.
• Ensure all equipment is picked up and/or delivered on site.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Works with the dispatcher to ensure vehicles are well maintained through scheduled service appointments as required
• Maintain good general overall appearance of the vehicles and ensure all vehicles are kept clean and free of debris
• Perform daily inspection on vehicle prior to route and ensure Driver Vehicle Inspection logs are performed before each trip
• Maintain and replenish all vehicle fluids as needed – e.g. wiper fluid, DEF, etc.
• Identify mechanical maintenance needs as they occur
• Report any vehicle damages or traffic violations to immediate supervisor in a timely manner

• Valid Driver’s License
• Clean driving record is preferred
• Basic Computer Skills
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• General knowledge of vehicle inspection and maintenance.
• General understanding of proper load securement.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
• Ability to drive or sit for long hours at a time.
• Good communication skills with internal and external customers.
• High degree of team work with customers, peers, and managers.
• Ability to use and understand automated routing software.
• General competencies skills in smartphone use.
• Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction.

• Hospitality
• Ownership

• Safety Conscious

• Action Oriented

• Tech Savvy

• Communicates Effectively