Truck Driver - SGS Mac
Job details
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. SGS South Africa is seeking to fulfil a role of a Truck Driver in the SGS Matrocast Civil Engineering Laboratory. The role includes but is not limited to delivering/transporting equipment during site establishment and de-establishment , and performing any other reasonable duties, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. The ideal candidate for this position will be a person and honest and dedicated person with good interpersonal skills to command respect from those he/she deals with, whilst possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships.
Job Description
- Transport and/or deliver products, materials, (and sometimes staff) securely to areas where they are needed
- Guarantee that products and/or equipment are protected and secured at all times
- Be willing to drive long distances, in compliance with company's travel management plan.
- Assist with loading and off-loading of equipment.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to and from places as instructed by supervisor or the manager.
- Ensure that vehicles are kept in good condition and clean at all times by washing both the inside and outside parts of the vehicle.
- Carry out routine checks on vehicles and ensure they are sound
- Recognize electrical and mechanical faults and report to the employer or technician.
- Report any instance of mishap or accident to the manager or supervisor.
- Ensure periodic maintenance on vehicles.
- Report any case of accident, injury or damage of vehicles to the supervisor or manager.
- Keep all records, including receipts for vehicle maintenance.
- Keep up a travel log to record areas travelled to, travel time, and work hours
- Be presentable at all times.
- To ensure that speed limits are observed at any given time
- To comply with the laws and company regulations regarding the use of mobile phones, smoking in company vehicles and the use of prohibited equipment (such as games consoles) whilst on duty
- To be responsible for the health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself and colleagues.
- To always behave in a friendly and professional way towards colleagues and other stakeholders
- To drive the Company’s vehicles in a safe, legal and professional way
- To comply with company’s driver agreement, travel management plan and all other related policies and procedures
- To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- Driver License, Preferably Code EC with PDP
- Mechanical qualification & experience will be advantageous.
- Electrical qualification & experience will be advantageous.
- Clear criminal record
Additional Information
- A driver must ensure that:
- Driver’s license is valid for the vehicle type
- Driver’s license has the required medical renewals up to date
- Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is up to date and renewed on time
- Any change to the license which may affect their entitlement to drive is communicated to their line manager (e.g. Sickness, injury or conviction).
- Their license is made available for inspection in every 6-month period.
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
- Assist with stock tacking of equipment when required.
- Assist with any other tasks in the Support Services Department when required
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager
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