Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Delivery Truck Driver.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and complete delivery of goods to customers and distributors while maintaining company vehicles in good working condition and ensuring compliance with road safety, company policies, and operational procedures.
- Operate company trucks safely and ensure timely, in-full, and error-free delivery of goods to customers and distributors.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and promptly report any defects or mechanical issues.
- Verify goods loaded and offloaded against the relevant delivery documentation.
- Obtain signed or stamped proof of delivery for all completed deliveries.
- Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle operation records, including mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance, and related expenses.
- Ensure company vehicles are serviced and maintained according to the approved schedules.
- Monitor fuel card transactions, account for fuel consumption, and submit receipts within the stipulated timelines.
- Prepare and submit monthly vehicle performance reports.
- Ensure all delivery-related claims and expenses are accurately documented and submitted for reimbursement.
- Ensure vehicle insurance, registration, and other statutory documentation remain valid and up to date.
- Comply with traffic laws, occupational health and safety requirements, food safety standards, and company policies.
- Maintain professional relationships with customers, distributors, loaders, off-loaders, and internal teams.
- Identify and report any product quality, food safety, or delivery-related concerns.
- KCSE certificate or college certificate.
- At least five years of driving experience.
- A valid BCE driving licence, appropriate for the assigned vehicle.
- Experience driving commercial trucks and handling goods distribution will be an added advantage.
- Experience maintaining vehicle logbooks, fuel records, delivery documentation, and maintenance records is desirable.
- Strong driving skills and commitment to road safety.
- Good planning, organisation, and time management skills.
- Customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in handling goods and documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Integrity, accountability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.