7.5 Tonne Driver

Grafters Recruit Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension after 3 months

Could lead to full-time position

Retail discounts

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Grafters Recruit Ltd in Basildon is seeking an experienced 7.5t Driver for a fruit and veg delivery role to schools. The position operates term-time only (38 weeks) with start times around 01:00–05:00 and shifts lasting 9–11 hours.

Probation pays £15 per hour; afterwards you'll earn £660 per week plus attendance payments. Benefits include on-site parking, pension enrolment after 3 months, and opportunities for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Valid in-date driving licence (manual).
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7.5 Tonne vehicle safely and deliver to schools.
• Carry out vehicle checks at start/end of shifts and report defects.
• Ensure stock is secured and delivered safely with first-class service.

Skills

Driving

7.5 Tonne

Multi-drop experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Valid manual driving licence

Job description

Grafters Recruit are Looking for mare looking for experienced 7.5t Driver to join one of my clients in Basildon in a contract that specialises in Delivery of fruits and vegetables to schools.

Drivers start at 01:00 - 03.00 with a normal shift time of roughly 9 - 11 hours.

This will become a Self Employed temp to perm position (school termtime only – 38 weeks) here

£15 ph. during probation period, then fulltime salary of £660 per week plus 6 x £500 attendance payments per year.

Guide - 38 x £660 = £25,080 + 6 x £500 = £3000 – total £28,080 for 38 weeks.

Immediate start – full training given,

BENEFITS:

• 8 - 10 hour working week 5 days on, #Monday - Friday – Start times Vary from 01.00am – 05.00am
• £13.50 - £15.00 per hour
• Free on-site parking
• Automatically enrolled in company pension after 3 months
• Could potentially lead to a full-time position.
• Extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more!
• Permanent employment contract with an ever evolving and growing market leader
• Continuous training and development opportunities including DCPC and further licenses on completion of probation
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees
• Healthcare cash plan programme
• Pension scheme
• Driver Awards and Recognition

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Driving a 7.5 Tonne in a safe manner, complying with all road traffic, and vehicle legislation
• Performing vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey and reporting all defects
• Ensuring the vehicle and stock are properly always secured and delivered in a safe manner
• Always providing a first-class customer service experience

REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting – essential that you are physically able to lift items
• Valid in-date driving license manual licence
• No more than 6 points on driving license
• Previous experience in a multi drop role would be advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential
• DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate

Grafters Recruit Ltd have five branches, initially a specialist driving agency, in recent years Grafters have focused on growth in new sectors by developing Industrial and commercial desks in each branch with great success.

Grafters Recruit embraces diversity and will seek to promote the benefits of diversity in all our business activities. We will seek to develop a business culture that reflects that belief. We will seek to widen the media in which we recruit to ensure as diverse an employee and candidate base as possible. We will strive to make sure that our clients meet their own diversity targets