HGV Driver at DHL

HGV Driver at DHL – DHL Kenya Job Details

As an HGV driver, you are expected to ensure safe, efficient, and effective transportation and delivery of goods to various customers in different destinations, using a commercial motor vehicle to meet the company, client, customer, and legislative requirements.

About the role Key duties and responsibilities

• Ensure safe vehicle turnaround time/transit time to various delivery destinations is met.
• professionally representing DSC to customers.
• Adhere to all DSC Health and safety rules and regulations and those of our clients.
• Ensure safe vehicle turnaround time/transit time to various delivery destinations is met.
• Responsible for the vehicle safety and standard quality requirements, including all legal requirements by law.
• Ensure that the vehicle in use is in good condition for delivery and that any anomaly is reported in good time for corrective measures.
• Ensure you are familiar with the standard operating procedures for loading and offloading at the distribution centre you have been assigned and to each distributor/customer you deliver to. This includes ensuring all documentation related to delivery and from delivery is filled and signed where necessary and returned to the appropriate offices.
• Timely reporting of all potential risks, near misses, breakdowns, and accidents to your immediate supervisors.
• Complete routine vehicle checks and ensure that the vehicle achieves the set target of fuel consumption (Km/L).

About you

• 3+ years’ experience in Driving Heavy Commercial vehicles.
• O-level school certificate.
• Certificate in mechanics is an added advantage.
• HGV/Artic driving license.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Well-organized individual and results oriented.

What we offer

• DHL Supply Chain has a truly international, Inclusive, and diverse working environment, with a strong emphasis on values and team-based leadership along with an open and engaging company culture.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Health insurance – Inpatient / Outpatient / Dental / Optical.
• Tools for the assigned tasks and results delivery.