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Imagine your future with us 

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.  

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. 

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world. 
  
The Role 
We have an opportunity for a reliable individual to work as a Courier Van Driver based at our Wakefield site. 
 
You will collect water samples from customers and bring them back to site while maintaining accurate temperature checks to avoid instability in the samples. 
 
Candidates must have a clean driving record and an up-to-date driver's license and experience as a courier driver. 
 
About the Position 

• Shift: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 8pm
• Location: Ossett, Wakefield 
• Contract: Permanent  

 
The day to day 

• Driving in a safe and appropriate manner; always courteous to other road users and being a great ambassador to our brand and values. 
• Due to the nature of this work, you will need to ensure the temperature control of the vehicle's fridge is always maintained. 
• Developing and maintaining a courteous professional relationship with clients and staff at ALS sites. 
• Maintaining a degree of flexibility on collection runs to allow for additional requests and traffic delays. 
• Accurate completion of paperwork, recording van temperatures and sample consignments. 
• Daily checks, basic maintenance such as fluid top up and cleaning of the vehicle to be carried out 
• Informing the Transport Manager of any client issues or other pertinent Information 

  
The Essentials 

• A full clean driving license. 
• Good adherence to the rules of the road and demonstrate excellent driver behaviour standards. 
• Previous experience driving medium wheelbase vans. 
• Have a good working knowledge of UK road networks. 
• Have excellent communication skills 
• Be flexible and reliable 
• Self-motivated, proactive, enthusiastic & friendly disposition 
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines 
• Ability to act upon information given and use initiative 

  
  
Working at ALS 
Our people drive our success at ALS. 

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work. 
   
Our benefits include:  
 

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time) 
• Ability to Buy annual leave. 
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme 
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies. 
• ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards 
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub. 
• Learning/study support 
• Group Personal Pension Plan 
• Car Parking on-site 

  
Everyone matters 
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.  
  
About ALS 
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. 
  
Eligibility 
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a British Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.  
  
How to apply 
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.  APPLY TODAY  

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