Collections Driver

Joining Eurofins logistics team, this role will be working out of the Feltham site to make collections of food/water samples from customers around the UK, returning them to the laboratory. 

Please note this is a full time permanent role working 45 hours per week - Monday to Friday 14:00 - 23:30. 

• Make collections of ambient and chilled food and water samples from water from customer’s premises throughout the UK to a pre-planned regional route in a timely manner by using a company vehicle with internal chilled units in accordance with company procedures and service levels.
• Make collections of testing kits from hospitals around the UK, returning them to the laboratory. 
• The driver is responsible for the safe and appropriate handling of the customer’s samples to ensure they are stowed appropriately within the vehicle.
• Respond positively to route changes that the company feels reasonable for the driver to complete.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed with a high degree of accuracy, with recording of temperature and time records on a daily record sheet and reporting into the Logistics Management team. 
• Ensure all information is inputted onto the company tablet where required. 
• Keep collection storage rooms clean and tidy at all times. 
• Clean fridges and spillages where required. 
• Ensure bottle stocks are sufficient within the drop offs. 
• Replace and report on faulty probes within fridge units at drop offs. 
• Ensure collections are returned to site safely and securely.
• To communicate on a regular basis with the other driver, making them aware of any delays to the meeting time or place. 
• The vehicle is to be parked overnight at the normal place of work and any off duty periods unless previously agreed otherwise with the management team.
• Drivers are responsible for carrying out daily and weekly vehicle checks, oil, water etc and reporting any defects in a timely manner to the logistics manager.
• Drivers are responsible for reporting accidents and breakdowns.
• Ensure the vehicle is locked and secure when unattended.
• Promote the Eurofins image by wearing a clean, neat and tidy uniform as provided, and by ensuring your vehicle is maintained in a clean, tidy and serviceable condition.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• To partake in any developmental training as required in compliance with the Company Standard.
• Drive Company vehicles in a safe and courteous fashion in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Transport and in compliance with the Highway Code.
• Take all reasonable action to ensure the safety and security of vehicles, equipment, goods, fellow employees and other road users.