7.5 Ton Driver 16P

GR Employment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Hinckley is looking for a 7.5 Ton Courier Driver. The role involves completing around 20 multi-drop deliveries daily, ensuring a high standard of customer service and vehicle safety checks. Candidates must hold a C1 Driving Licence and have a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience. Benefits include statutory holiday entitlement and weekly pay. This position may lead to a full-time opportunity.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement

Ongoing support from your consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with C1 entitlement (7.5 ton).
• Digital Tachograph Card and CPC qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ professional driving experience.
• Prior multi-drop courier experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete around 20 multi-drop deliveries and collections per day.
• Accurately record driving and working hours.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks.
• Deliver high standard of customer service.
• Support site security procedures.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

GR Employment Ltd is currently recruiting a 7.5 Ton Courier Driver to be based at one of our key customer sites in Hinkley LE10 3BQ. This role involves the daily delivery and collection of shipments, ensuring that our customers enjoy a consistently high-quality service enhanced by your speed, passion, and a can‑do attitude.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 18:00 (start/finish times may vary with workload).

Pay: £15.07/hour

Breaks: 45 minutes unpaid break

Please note that this is a temporary position, which may lead to a full‑time opportunity.

Key responsibilities

• Complete around 20 multi‑drop deliveries and collections per day, including loose loading.
• Accurately record driving and working hours in line with road transport legislation.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and ensure proper vehicle maintenance.
• Adhere to company driving standards, including safe loading and load security.
• Operate handheld scanners and work efficiently to meet warehouse dispatch deadlines.
• Maintain excellent planning and organisational skills to manage delivery schedules.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, showing flexibility and a can‑do attitude.
• Support site security procedures, promptly reporting any concerns.
• Be open to ongoing training and development, attending required courses as needed.
• Adapt to occasional changes in delivery routes based on business needs.

Job qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with C1 entitlement (7.5 ton).
• Digital Tachograph Card and CPC qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ professional driving experience (insurance requirement).
• Prior multi‑drop courier experience (preferred).
• Strong customer‑facing skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and health & safety standards.
• For insurance purposes, you must be at least 21 years old and have no more than 9 penalty points on your driving licence within the last 3 years.

Job benefits

• Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
• Weekly pay and pension scheme