7.5 ton driver

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group are recruiting multiple 7.5T Drivers for an internationally known client in Swindon (SN4). The role involves daily deliveries and collections with wage of £17.98/hr (PAYE) and £23.43/hr OT after 40 hours. Shifts typically Monday to Friday with occasional weekends, starting around 09:00.

Applicants must hold valid tachograph and CPC qualifications, maintain good customer service, and have no more than 6 penalty points with no certain endorsements. Training/assessments may apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Valid and in-date tachograph and CPC qualifications.
• No more than 6 penalty points on driving license; no DD/IN/DR/DN/TT endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle checks and ensure compliance with road transport regulations.
• Make deliveries/collections daily to customers and depots.
• Handle manual loading/unloading and communicate delivery status to the depot.
• Prioritise workload to meet time commitments and service levels.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Tachograph qualification

CPC qualification

Job description

GI Group are currently recruiting multiple 7.5T Drivers for our internationally known client in Swindon (SN4). This company provides courier services worldwide, focusing on the express road-based market and offering services such as delivery, freight forwarding, and logistics.

Drivers shifts and Pay:

• Monday to Friday - occasional weekends offered
• Hours of Work: 09:00am
• £17.98/hr standard*
• £23.43/hr OT (after 40hrs)
• *Please note that this pay rate is PAYE and includes advanced holiday pay

7.5T Driver main duties will include:

• Conducting vehicle checks
• Making deliveries/collections each day to customers and depots
• Manual handling is involved while loading and unloading
• Handling device to confirm delivery status and communicate with the depot
• Prioritising workload to ensure time commitments are met

Driver requirements:

• No more than 6 penalty points. No DD / IN / DR / DN / TT endorsement codes
• Good customer service skills
• Valid and in date Tachograph and CPC qualifications
• New passes are accepted but require an assessment

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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