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7.5 Tonne Driver

People Solutions
Posted a month ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Wednesbury, West Midlands WS10 0AA, England

Salary

£13.5 - £25 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • People Solutions is recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver in Wednesbury, offering a salary range of £13.50 to £25.00 per hour.
  • The role requires a minimum of 24 months of continuous experience driving Category C1 vehicles.
  • Drivers will work five days a week, with start times from 4 AM and various pay rates for overtime and weekends.
  • Responsibilities include delivering building materials, conducting vehicle inspections, and ensuring cargo is secured properly.
  • Candidates must hold a valid UK Category C1 Licence, CPC Card, and Digi Card, and possess effective communication skills.

7.5 TONNE DRIVER

WORKING 5 DAYS OUT OF 7 (ROTA PROVIDED)

START TIMES FROM 4AM

£13.50 - £25.00

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

Benefits

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

  • Excellent Hourly Rates
  • Ongoing Work
  • Weekly Pay
  • Onsite Canteen
  • Training Provided
  • Immediate Starts
  • Employee Well-being Programme

Rates of Pay

  • Basic: £13.50
  • Overtime after 8 hours: £18.75
  • Saturday: £18.75
  • Sunday: £25.00
  • Bank Holiday: £25.00

Day to Day Duties

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

  • Delivering most building materials and home interior improvements products (not bathrooms and kitchens)
  • Operate and drive various 7.5 tonne vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to and from delivery locations
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Ensure all cargo is loaded and secured properly
  • Adhere to traffic laws and regulations
  • Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers
  • Report any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
  • Assist with loaded and unloading of cargo as needed

Essential Skills

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will need to:

  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Have a minimum of 24 months continuous experience driving Category C1 vehicles
  • Have no more than six penalty points for minor infringements and no major endorsement codes
  • Be able to use PDA (personal digital assistant)
  • Hold a valid UK Category C1 Licence and a valid UK CPC Card and UK Digi Card
  • Be able to speak and read a good level of English
  • Have excellent punctuality and time keeping skills
  • Have a good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
  • Have effective communication skills

Desirable Experience

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

Training

  • Six-hour online training must be completed before attending assessment
  • Driver's Assessment will have to be completed
  • After successful Assessment, there will be an on-job training
  • Industry related training and ongoing support throughout

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