7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is recruiting a 7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver to join our busy home delivery team, delivering furniture and appliances to customers’ homes with a friendly, professional service.

You will safely drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle alongside a driver’s mate, assist with loading/unloading, complete delivery paperwork and keep customers informed while following road safety and company procedures. You’ll be part of a supportive team ensuring on-time, damage-free deliveries.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous commercial driving experience.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to carry out a physically demanding role involving heavy lifting, using appropriate equipment and safe handling methods.
• A reliable, punctual approach and ability to work well as part of a two-person team.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle on planned delivery routes.
• Complete deliveries to customers’ homes, including carrying goods into the required room.
• Work with your driver’s mate to load, unload and handle goods safely.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Complete delivery paperwork and electronic proof of delivery.
• Keep customers informed and report any delivery issues to the transport team.
• Follow road safety, manual handling and company procedures.

Skills

Category C1 entitlement

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Previous commercial driving experience

Customer service

Physical fitness

Job description

7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver – Two-Person Home Delivery

We are recruiting 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join a busy home delivery team. Working alongside a driver’s mate, you will deliver furniture, appliances and other household goods to customers, providing a friendly and professional service.

• Safely drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle on planned delivery routes.
• Complete deliveries to customers’ homes, including carrying goods into the required room.
• Work with your driver’s mate to load, unload and handle goods safely.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Complete delivery paperwork and electronic proof of delivery.
• Keep customers informed and report any delivery issues to the transport team.
• Follow road safety, manual handling and company procedures.

Requirements:

• A valid UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous commercial driving experience.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to carry out a physically demanding role involving heavy lifting, using appropriate equipment and safe handling methods.
• A reliable, punctual approach and the ability to work well as part of a two-person team.

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