About Us
Astoria Management Ltd (AML) is a Thanet-based business offering haulage and multi-drop delivery services across the South East. We operate a fleet of unmarked long, medium and short wheel based vehicles accepting payloads of up to 1100kg.
Job Description
We are actively recruiting night-shift commercial multi-drop drivers on a self-employed basis to join our Eastbourne-based team for shifts 2.30am to midday approx. Some weekend work is required.
We have a friendly team and a reliable commercial client base and are looking to add more team players and good communicators to resource our existing contracts and grow our business further.
We offer:
- Van hire (unmarked vehicles) and fleet insurance for drivers without their own vehicle. Starting salary £100 per shift (max 10 hours).
- A higher daily rate for drivers with their own vehicle - please enquire to discuss this.
- Use of company fuel card
- No uniform requirement
- Job specific training
- Shifts available 7 days per week
- Part time/reduced/flexible working hours/days if requested
Responsibilities:
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
- Safe and efficient operation of a commercial vehicle to transport goods and materials to designated location, in accordance with all traffic laws and regulations.
- Loading and unloading cargo, ensuring proper handling and securing of items
- Communication with dispatchers, customers, and team members including delivery schedules and any issues that may arise.
- Accurate records of deliveries, mileage, fuel usage if requested and of any incidents or accidents that occur during transportation.
We are looking for:
- Candidates who have held a driving licence for at least 2 years with no more than 6 penalty points with no insurance (IN), dangerous driving (DD), driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DR/DG) endorsements.
- Drivers with their own unmarked MWB or LWB vehicles and 1 yr or more delivery or commercial driving experience is preferred but not essential OR
- Applicants with no vehicle that are willing to commit to this opportunity and take responsibility for a vehicle provided to them for this role. 1 yr or more delivery or commercial driving experience is preferred but not essential for the right candidate.
Requirements:
- A valid Driving Licence
- Permission to drive in the UK
- Permission to reside and work in the UK
- The ability to carry out manual handling/physical tasks related to loading and unloading cargo.
- A mobile phone with memory capacity to download whatsapp, navigation/work apps and ability to take reasonable quality photographs
- An HMRC UTR number will be required to confirm registration for tax on a self-employed basis.
Qualities:
We are looking for people with
- A positive attitude to bring to the team
- Strong communication skills as there will be direct contact with clients, customers & team mates. Perfect English is not required.
- A basic level of technical know-how to manage GPS/Apps/electronic instructions
- Familiarity with warehouse operations is a bonus
As a driver, you will have the opportunity to be an integral part of a friendly team, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods to our customers. We offer competitive pay rates and guaranteed shifts. If you have a passion for driving, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle physical tasks, we would love to hear from you.
Work Location: On the road - Eastbourne Area and surrounds
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £100.00 per day
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to work night shift?
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road