HGV, LGV and heavy Haulage driving jobs

*To become a Checkmate HGV/LGV haulage driver you will need to be over 18 years of age and hold a full UK driving licence. You’ll also need to pass LGV training and gain a Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC). 

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Job description​ | Haulage driver and courier

As a Checkmate haulage driver and HGV, LGV and Van Courier, you will be required to:

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• Deliver a range of heavy haulage and courier goods safely and efficiently to designated locations within agreed time frame.

•  Ensure proper handling and delivery of sensitive materials with authorisation if necessary and deliver high standards of customer care.

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• Communicate with customers and haulage managers to effectively deliver results that exceed expectations.

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Job Duties​ | Haulage driver and courier

• May be required to deliver multiple pallets in a day.

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•  Keep accurate records of deliveries and customer authorisation, ensuring all documentation is submitted to management on time.

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• Properly use and maintain delivery equipment, including handheld scanner.

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• Drive safely and follow all laws and rules of driving to maintain a safe work environment.

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• Keep company vehicle clean and ensure it is well-maintained, has fuel and is ready to drive.

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• Communicate with customers by phone to update them of delivery times if there have been issues or changes to their estimated time of arrival.

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• Follow pre-planned route accurately without deviation from set course.

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• Maintain communication with management to be informed of any change of delivery, route or schedule.

Skills Required | Haulage driver and courier

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

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• Great communication skills.

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• Experience in logistics preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

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• Excellent time management and customer service skills.

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• Keep Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles. Contact us for more information.

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• Communicate Owner drive required. Must have all insurance, haulage carrying and public liability.​​