7.5 Ton Driver - DPD (Preston - Depot)

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

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting for multiple 7.5T Drivers based in Preston (PR2). The role involves daily deliveries/collections to customers and depots, with emphasis on safe vehicle checks and timely service. PAYE rate includes advanced holiday pay.

Shifts are Monday to Friday with occasional weekends; hours typical around 08:30 start. Tachograph and CPC qualifications are required or in-date; new passes may be assessed for suitability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

CPC qualification

Tachograph qualification

Job description

GI Group are currently recruiting multiple 7.5T Drivers for our internationally known client in Preston (PR2). 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:

08:30am

• £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

If you have any questions, please call (phone number removed) or email

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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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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