9 Driver jobs in Pinetown

Position: Driver Company: General Heavy Marine (Pty)Ltd Location: Durban, Clairwood. We are looking for a reliable and experienced driver to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for transporting clients or handling deliveries in a timely manner. Drivers may also be responsible for obtaining signatures from recipients when delivering large or fragile packages. Duties And Responsibilities: (But not limited to)

• Collection of parts from suppliers.
• Deliveries to Suppliers/Customers.
• Drop off and fetch staff and guests at Airport and guest houses.
• Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most convenient trip.
• Conduct shopping as required.
• Sourcing of physical parts if needed.
• Maintaining the vehicle.
• Using navigation apps to determine the best route.
• Conducting monthly vehicle inspections and reporting on damages and repairs.
• Any other task requirements from management.

• High school certificate.
• At least 1—2 years working experience in a similar field.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.
• Driver’s license is essential.

• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills- ability to communicate with various departments.

We are looking to hire a highly efficient driver helper to assist company drivers with all deliveries.

The driver helper's responsibilities include loading and unloading products by hand or by use of hand trucks, collecting all rejected products upon approval by customer service, and ensuring that the delivery vehicle is clean at all times.

You should also be able to build and maintain solid inter-departmental relationships to ensure effective communication. To be successful as a driver helper, you should be able to follow all company safety practices.

1. Loading and unloading company products.
2. Assisting drivers to find delivery locations.
3. Keeping accurate delivery records and reports.
4. Reporting all delivery-related problems to senior staff.
5. Effectively communicating with clients and customers to resolve complaints.
6. Liaising with the main office or the warehouse logistics team to notify the driver of any changes to daily routes.
7. Assisting with the unloading of the delivery vehicle at the end of each shift.
8. Obtaining clients' and customers' signatures as an acknowledgment of having received the delivered products.
9. Ensuring that all safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

Required Code 14 Drivers with basic PPE. Driver will be contacted immediately and will have an interview over the phone. Driver will be required to start immediately.

Description

About the job: Forklift Driver (External Applications Only)

To operate and maintain the Forklift in a safe and cost-effective manner. Ensure comprehensive customer service in the store. Merchandising of stock, shelf price labeling, and housekeeping within the designated area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or minimum of 1 year of work-related experience
• Ability to communicate in English and the dominant language spoken in the geographical area where the position is available
• Ability to perform basic calculations accurately
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Able to work under pressure
• Physically fit to operate a forklift
• Valid forklift license

Key Performance Area:

Customer Service

• Acknowledge all customers and determine their needs
• Advise customers correctly on products
• Assist customers with product queries
• Handle customer complaints promptly
• Upselling, e.g., paint vs. paint brushes, thinners, etc.
• Ensure efficient customer service by loading purchases without delays
• Load customer purchases carefully to avoid damage
• Inform customers about additional services: delivery, glass cutting, plan reading, credit programs, special orders, trusses, distant ordering, VIC Customer Program
• Certification in product knowledge required
• Be available in the aisle of responsibility

Merchandising Standards

• Merchandise bulk stock safely according to store layout plan
• Ensure your area is fully merchandised according to store layout and planograms
• Stock merchandise according to approved layouts and planograms

Housekeeping

Keep your area free of obstacles, merchandise stock immediately upon receipt, and ensure safe entry and exit for customers. Correctly label shelves within your responsibility. Complete checklists as required, including canteen and toilet/shower schedules.

Ready for Business

Adhere to the 'Ready for Business' and 'Beyond my Control' principles as per the CB Way.

Loss Prevention and Security

• Identify gaps in displays, investigate causes, and report concerns
• Be alert to suspicious behaviors and report to management
• No product should be loaded without proof of purchase or necessary documentation

Safety (OHSA) Requirements

• Avoid overloading the forklift and racking
• Wear safety helmet and kidney belt when operating the forklift
• Do not lift personnel with the forklift
• Keep entry and exit clear of obstacles
• Report forklift faults immediately
• Report when the forklift is due for service
• Wear protective clothing when necessary
• Do not operate the forklift with mechanical faults
• Inspect the forklift daily, complete checklists, and report faults

Values

Integrity

• Follow accepted standards, keep promises, create realistic expectations, be sincere, handle sensitive information carefully, and recognize boundaries.

Accuracy

• Handle detailed information attentively, work systematically, ensure accuracy from start to finish, prevent mistakes, and check work thoroughly.

Client Focus

• Respond actively to clients' needs, deal courteously, involve in problem-solving, make clients feel welcome, and approach questions positively.

Personal Development

• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, pursue self-improvement, seek training and experience opportunities, and solicit feedback for growth.

Code 14 Truck Driver required. Driver is required to have his/her basic PPE Driver will be contacted immediately and will have an interview over the phone. Driver will be required to start immediately.