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7.5 tonne Driver

Interaction Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1DD, England

Salary

£14.7 - £14.79 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • 7.5 T Day Drivers are needed in Newquay for a leading HGV company offering the latest vehicles for an optimal driving experience.
  • The role requires a DHL theory test and a driving assessment, followed by a paid 2-day induction process that includes drug and alcohol testing.
  • Drivers will work Tuesday to Saturday or Thursday to Sunday, starting at 06:00, typically managing 15 to 20 drops per day, with items weighing up to 79kgs.
  • The position is physically demanding but involves a 2-man crew operation with lifting aids provided, and drivers must maintain a professional demeanor with customers.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, and while the salary is not specified, it is competitive within the industry.

7.5 T Day Drivers Wanted In Newquay!

Our client is one of the biggest names within the HGV industry, with the latest vehicles on the market, which means you get the best HGV experience and a top range vehicle to work with.

About the role

  • Firstly, a DHL theory test and if successful a full driving assessment followed the next available day a full DHL induction
  • 06:00 start of day, with the route normally being planned for an 11:00 hour day.
  • Tuesday to Saturday or Thursday to Sunday
  • Between 15 to 20 drops per day with items up to 79kgs, white goods and home furnishing and all to room of choice with white goods offered unpack option.
  • The role is physical and demanding but this is a 2-man crew operation with lifting aids supplied by us.
  • Items to transhipped from the back of the delivery box onto the van in drop order and by the driver and his porter / mate.
  • If all drops are not placed on the van in the first instance, then they will return to site, collect the remaining drops, and go back out and deliver them.
  • There will be times that the van crew will be asked to assist the 7.5T crews in the event of breakdowns and heavy traffic.
  • The role is customer service faced so the crew must always be polite and professional, and all customers will receive a 1-hour pre-call to let the customers know their delivery time.

Induction Process 

  •  Inductions, run for 2 full days and are paid, drug & alcohol testing completed.
  • Driving assessments are done prior to induction and are not paid.
  • PPE required is safety boots & Hi-Vis.

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