Driver
About the Role
Due to continued growth within our Food Services business, we are looking for a Driver to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a customer-facing role that plays a vital part in our laboratory operation, ensuring customer samples are collected and delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
Full Job Posting
Required skills and experience:
- Valid UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in van driving and customer-facing roles.
- Experience of high-mileage/low-volume driving.
- Strong knowledge of UK road networks and geography.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Ability to undertake occasional heavy lifting.
- You will be a reliable, professional and customer-focused individual with experience in van driving and working directly with customers. You will be comfortable working independently, managing your own schedule and representing Intertek positively at customer sites.
- You will take pride in delivering excellent service, maintaining high standards of compliance and ensuring samples are transported safely in line with temperature control requirements.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Driver, you will be responsible for ensuring customer samples are collected and transported in accordance with agreed schedules, quality standards and temperature-controlled requirements.
You will act as a front-line representative for Intertek, building positive relationships with customers while ensuring safe and compliant transportation of samples.
Key activities:
Collect and deliver customer samples using a refrigerated van.
Follow planned routes and collection schedules.
Provide professional customer interaction at collection sites.
Complete collection and delivery documentation accurately.
Adhere to temperature control procedures and requirements.
Report temperature variances and vehicle issues promptly.
Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report defects.
Drive safely, legally and courteously at all times.
Use in-cab technology and operational systems as required.
Represent Intertek professionally and uphold company values.
Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
Comply with all training, quality, accreditation and health & safety requirements.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
- Competitive salary/benefits
- Development and career opportunities around the Globe
- Client-facing technical work within a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
- We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.
- Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
About Intertek
Intertek is a global provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services. It helps organizations assess quality, safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance across products, operations, and supply chains.
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