Starke Ayres: Driver Heavy Motor Vehicle (Rosebank; Cape Town)

Cape Town, South Africa
Starke Ayres: Driver Heavy Motor Vehicle (Rosebank; Cape Town)
Company
Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd.
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job type
Full-time
Posted
22 days ago
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Job description
DescriptionStarke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Driver Heavy Motor Vehicle, based in Cape Town.Has a 'heavy' or 'public service vehicle' license and is engaged in driving heavy motor vehicles (excluding vehicles with a GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT of up to 15000 kg). Drives to and from various locations, collecting and delivering goods. Records deliveries and collections. Cleans and carries out routine maintenance on the vehicle.ResponsibilitiesAssists and supervises the loading of the delivery vehicle.Checks that all goods loaded are in line with the Delivery Notes and signs for acceptance of load.Checks goods when offloading with the customer against the Delivery Note and ensures that the customer signs the copy of the Delivery Note as Proof of Delivery. (POD’s). Any goods found short must be listed and signed for by the customer.Ensures that all goods delivered are in a clean and saleable condition with regard to packaging, general appearance and neatness.Collects return as listed on a Goods Return Voucher (GRV’s) as and when required to do so.Hands in all goods and GRV’s to the Depot / Stores / Dispatch Supervisor on his return to the Warehouse.Carries out daily / weekly checks as per Company’s Vehicle Check List and completes checklist, highlighting any problem areas, before leaving the Warehouse.Maintains the vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition at all times. Reports any defects or suspected defects timeously to the Depot / Stores / Dispatch Supervisor.Maintains a vehicle delivery schedule, recording times of arrival and departure and ensures this schedule is signed off by customer. Ensures that he is clean and well-groomed at all times and is courteous and helpful when dealing with customers.RequirementsREQUIREMENTSGrade 12 National Senior Certificate.Code 10 Driver's License.2 years experience as a delivery driver.Valid PDPWork LevelJuniorJob TypePermanentSalaryMarket RelatedEE PositionNoLocationCape Town

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