38 Driver Code 8 jobs in South Africa

• Deliver goods to clients
• Follow company policies and road safety regulations
• Plan delivery routes and meet delivery deadlines
• Good Communication skills
• Handle goods carefully to avoid damages and maintain products intergrity
• Communicate with the Supervisor regarding delays, changes or delivery issues
• 3 Years experience in deliveries environment

• Grade 12
• Valid Driver's license

• Grade 12
• Min 2 years experience
• Valid Code 10 drivers licence & PDP
• Communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
• Willingness to lift packages in and out of the vehicle
• Experience with Scanning Inventory System Advantageous
• Solid work record, cannot be a job hopper
• Good timekeeping essential
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good driving record with no traffic violations Essential
• Clear Criminal Record Essential

• Maintain good vehicle standards by keeping vehicle neat and tidy always
• Ensuring timeously delivery of goods
• Stick to routes given to optimise time
• Double check and review orders given for deliveries
• Minimise breakages and damages
• Extensive Client Liaison
• Time Keeping and maintaining schedules

• Loading and unloading goods from vehicles
• Keeping the vehicle safe and clean
• Refuel and clean vehicles
• Using navigation apps to determine the best route
• Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip
• Performing daily equipment checks
• Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines
• Inspect trucks and complete daily vehicle checklist before departing the yard and notify the Supervisor of any issues / defects
• Drives safely and follow all laws and rules of driving, to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Assist Runners by loading and off-loading material at collection points
• Count all bags loaded on vehicle
• Collect, maintain and organize all paperwork and deliver it to the proper personnel at the end of each collection
• Report and document any accidents or vehicles issues to the Supervisor
• Adhere to all reasonable instructions given by the Supervisor
• Adhere to OHS ACT legislation
• Adhere to site regulations
• Keep drivers license up to date

• Assist with all ad hoc requests from client
• Assist with any administrative duties when required
• Assist with sorting and other general duties if required

• Matric / grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 1 - 2 years working experience in a similar role
• Must have a valid Code 10 drivers license and a valid PDP
• Relevant qualifications and experience, knowledge and skills
• Clean driving record
• Forklift license

This branch requires Code 14 Drivers who will be responsible for driving a variety of code 14 vehicles. Tasks include, amongst others:

• Responsible for the vehicle and load
• Daily inspection of the vehicle and to report all faults
• Loading and off-loading various material and equipment
• Ensure adherence to the Road Traffic Act
• Ensure the safety of other road users
• Abide by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act, company policies and the regulations of the road

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate
• Valid, unendorsed Code 14 license with valid PDP
• 3 years code 14 driving experience
• Hands on and practical approach to the job
• Experience driving vehicles with manual gearboxes
• Operating a Mounted Grab Crane will be an advantage.
• Experienced in reversing a draw-bar trailer required.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Hard working and self-motivated
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Time management and organisational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Excellent state of health
• Good customer service
• Sober habits and good health

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Job Title: Driver Code 10 Type: Temporary Location: JHB - Eastern Suburbs Reporting to: Operation Seniority Level: Qualification: Certificates/Certification Experience: 3-4 years Skills: Matric, Valid Drivers license and valid PDP, Valid dangerous goods certificate, Excellent communication skills, Clean criminal record Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transporting goods to designated locations
• Performing pre-trip inspection of the vehicle
• Adhering to all safety regulations
• Completing delivery paperwork accurately
• Reporting any incidents or accidents

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Business Development Manager- The incumbent must have previous experience driving code 10 trucks-8 ton and have a valid PrDP. While interacting professionally with clients the incumbent will be responsible for safely transporting Finished Products from factory to customers ensuring damaged free on time in full deliveries.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure your vehicle check list is completed and submitted to the supervisor at the beginning of every shift. Report any damages immediately.
• Your delivery notebook together with the relevant checklists must be completed in full for every load and the stock recorded correctly.
• Ensure the relevant quality checks are performed as per procedure.
• Make sure your load is secured, and that it is properly loaded by the third party to prevent damage to your truck.
• Ensure you action all request promptly and that you report any challenges immediately.
• Assist with the scanning and invoicing of stock when required.
• Maintain constant communication with your supervisor/manager regarding traffic issues, customer related delays etc.
• Oversee the forklift drivers and ensure the stock is checked and correct. Communicate with the operators to prepare the loads in advance to speed up the loading process, this will assist you in achieving your targets.
• Supervise the loading and offloading of stock onto your vehicle to ensure the forklift driver do not damage your truck and curtains.
• Drivers are supplied with a company cell phone that stays in the truck and are expected to always be reachable.
• Conduct regular inspections on your Truck, check your lights, tyres, for any objects embedded in them, check the pressure and tyre tread, fluid levels, Water, oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, windshield wiper fluid before every trip.
• Ensure all your curtain straps are closed and tightened before departing, the curtains might get damaged by the wind while driving.
• When receiving stock ensure the relevant visual quality checks are performed as per procedure.
• Ensure you receive documents or Invoice for each load, and that you check and ensure the stock corresponds with the documentation before departing. No stock will be allowed to leave the premises without a invoice.
• Ensure you adhere to all safety regulations as per the induction training that you received.
• Ensure you adhere to the driver operating procedures.
• Ensure you adhere to the Road Traffic Act.
• Ensure your truck is washed regularly and kept clean.
• Report any damages, accidents or incidents immediately.
• Perform any other duties as require and assigned to you.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Code 10 driver’s License with valid PrDP
• 2-3 years’ experience in driving 8 ton truck.
• Clean driving record (no major traffic violations)
• Physical fitness (able to handle long hours and heavy cargo)
• Knowledge of road safety regulations
• Computer literate
• Familiar with the scanning system (WMS, etc.)
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across the organisation.

RELATION TO OTHERS:

• Internal: Operations Managers, Safety and Risk Personnel (SHEQ), Admin and Financial Departments, Human Resources, Sales Departments.
• External: Clients

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-starter, energetic and highly motivated individual with superior analytical capabilities and an intense desire to identify and solve problems.
• A person with excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• A person with high integrity and able to make decisions under pressure.
• A person that is prepared to work outside normal working hours.
• Be neat and well organized.
• Diligent and punctual.

• Must have driven in residential areas before
• Must be reliable and have a good working history
• Must have clear criminal record and good references
• Must have a valid code 10 license
• Able to drive big and small trucks