Job description
Position Title: Collection Driver – Used Clothes Items
Job Summary:
The Collection Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of used clothing items from designated locations. This role involves driving company vehicles, adhering to scheduled routes, and maintaining accurate records of collections while ensuring exceptional service to clients or donation partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pickup and Delivery:
- Collect used clothing items from drop-off points, warehouses, or customer locations.
- Deliver collected items to warehouse, or specified locations.
- Vehicle Operation and Maintenance:
- Safely operate the assigned company vehicle, ensuring compliance with traffic laws and safety guidelines.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and report maintenance needs promptly.
- Route Management:
- Follow scheduled routes and timelines to ensure timely collections and deliveries.
- Adjust routes as needed to accommodate new pickups or address delays.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of pickups, including quantity, location, and date.
- Submit daily or weekly reports to the logistics/operations team.
- Customer Interaction:
- Provide professional and courteous service when interacting with customers, donors, or partners.
- Address inquiries or issues during collections and escalate any unresolved concerns to management.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure all clothing items are handled and transported safely to prevent damage.
- Comply with company policies, safety regulations, and waste management laws related to used clothing collection.
Requirements:
- Experience:
- Proven experience as a driver, preferably in a logistics or collection role.
- Familiarity with local routes and areas is a plus.
- Skills:
- Manual driver’s license
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to operate light or heavy to medium-sized vehicles.
- Basic organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, load, and unload bags or containers of clothing (may weigh up to 50 lbs).
- Comfortable working in various weather conditions.
- Personal Traits:
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to providing excellent service.
- Language:
- Able to speak English and medium Arabic added advantage.
Work Schedule:
- Full-time and over time, depending on operational need with pay.
- Flexibility to work weekends or evenings when required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED1,800.00 – AED2,000.00 per month
License/Certification:
- Valid UAE driving license (Preferred)