7.5 Tonne Driver

Tamworth, England, gb

7.5 TONNE DRIVER

MONDAY - FRIDAY: VARIOUS START TIMES

45 HOURS PER WEEK

£13.46 PER HOUR

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our well-established client based in the Tamworth area.

Benefits

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will receive the following benefits:

• Excellent hourly rates
• Ongoing work
• Weekly pay
• Site canteen
• Training provided
• Immediate starts
• Employee Well-being Programme
• Opportunity to go permanent

Rates of Pay

• Basic: £13.46 per hour

Day to Day Duties

Your duties as a 7.5 Tonne Driver will involve but not be limited to:

• Multi drop deliveries of up to between 17 and 23 drops per day.
• Deliveries are made using pump truck and sack barrel, all stock is palletised (multiple customers on one pallet)
• Drivers are required to break down the pallets and deliver inside customer premises. Not doorstep deliveries.
• Ensure that the Company vehicle allocated is maintained in a roadworthy and clean condition, documenting appropriate checks and reporting any faults immediately.
• Ensure duties are carried out within legal requirements.
• Ensure all scheduled deliveries and collections are completed on time, in full on a daily basis.
• Deliver to customers as directed and assist with unloading and taking to final delivery point as requested. Report any problems with delivery sites.
• Ensure that all POD paperwork is correct and signed for either on paper or electronically using Microlise device.
• Present a professional image to the customer, be pleasant and comply with company dress requirements.

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will need to have:

• Valid UK Category C1 Driving Licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC
• Satisfactory driving record
• Maximum of six penalty points on your Licence
• Knowledge of East Midlands area preferred
• Must be able to speak and read a good level of English
• Punctuality and excellent time keeping skills
• Have a good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
• Effective communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial
• Previous experience with multi drop deliveries will be beneficial

Training 

• Driver's Assessment must be completed prior to starting
• Industry related training and ongoing support throughout 

Apply

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