Self-employed contractor drivers
Menzies Distribution
Self-employed contractor drivers
Market related
Menzies Distribution, Edinburgh
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 1 week ago, 23 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 11170
Full Job Description
Owner Driver Contractor Multiple routes available! - 3.5T van and above at our Newbridge depot (just outside Edinburgh)
PLEASE NOTE
If you do not currently own or have access to a 3.5-tonne vehicle (Transit or similar) you must be in a financial position to be able to lease or purchase one. You will also need to have all insurances (Goods in Transit, Public Liability & Hire and Reward) in place prior to starting.
Are you a self-motivated contractor that has access to a well maintained and service fleet of 3.5T vans or a current self-employed contractor looking to expand your portfolio?
Can you demonstrate sound management of your drivers and those employed by you?
Do you understand compliance and importance of following process in a distribution network?
Do you understand customer importance of the commercial relationship with customers and the importance of delivering customers stock/product on time every time?
Would you like fixed routes, 7 days a week, 364 days a year, paying each route circa £1300+per week, depending on mileage and area of operation and with potential growth?
Can you and your team commit to a 7 day coverage between 0200hrs to 1200hrs midday?
Owner Driver Duties:
- Pack and load customers Newstrade products on time and with compliance
- Pack and load customers Ecommerce Fast Moving Consumer Goods on time and with compliance
- Deliver customers products/stock safely, efficiently and on time and with compliance
- Ensure security of vehicle and goods contained during transit to customer
- Collect customers Newstrade products with compliance
- Complete all distribution documentation as per company procedure
- Comply with site Health and Safety policy maintain clean safe warehouse environment
- Adhere to company procedures and policies
Owner Driver Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence (No more than 6 points) – Held licence for at least 2 years
- Over 21 years of age
- No previous disqualifications NI, DD or DR
- Good local knowledge of commercial addresses & streets – all though training will be provided
- Physically fit to meet demands of multi-drop
- Hardworking, positive attitude and flexible attitude to work
A bit about us:
At Menzies Distribution, we have been delivering across the UK since 1833. Today, we are Logistic UK’s most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation – we keep moving forwards.