Job Title: Delivery and Collection Driver
Location: Barking
Compensation: £35,965.20 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF61438
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Delivery and Collection Driver at our Barking site.
The role
As a Delivery and Collection Driver, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be providing a reliable, efficient and courteous collection and delivery service on behalf of the customers.
Day-to-day, you will be collecting and delivering appliances, operational equipment and consumable items on behalf of the London Fire Brigade.
Provide a prompt, professional and efficient collection and delivery service that delivers customer satisfaction in line with company targets and standards.
Ensure vehicles are collected and delivered on time and presented to a standard acceptable to the customer Complete all paperwork and processes accurately and thoroughly in line with Company requirement Drive vehicles in a careful and courteous manner with due regard to the Road Traffic Act and Company Procedures and immediately notify of any pending endorsements or prosecutions against your licence.
This role is full time working 40 hours per week with the requirement to do 1 in 5 weeks on call for 7 days.
Essential experience of the Delivery and Collection Driver
Previous collection and delivery experience. Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the Road Traffic Act. Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver in a complex environment.
Qualifications for the Delivery and Collection Driver
Full UK Class B Driving Licence. Full UK Driving Licence (Category C class 2). Valid Driver CPC. (Driver Certificate of professional competence) Tacho Card (can be provided in position if not held). No previous disqualifications from driving.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 17/01/2025