7.5 Tonne Driver

People Solutions Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver in Bristol. The role involves driving various vehicles for store deliveries, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring effective communication with dispatch and customers. Benefits include excellent hourly rates, weekly pay, and training provided. Candidates must hold a valid UK C1 Licence and meet specific driving experience criteria.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates

Weekly pay

Site canteen

Training provided

Immediate starts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience driving C1 vehicles (if under 23), 6 months if older.
• No more than 3 penalty points and no major endorsements.
• Good level of English required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive 7.5 Tonne vehicles safely for store deliveries.
• Communicate with dispatch and report vehicle issues.
• Assist with loading and unloading cargo.

Skills

Punctuality

Communication

Understanding of traffic laws

Education

Valid UK C1 Licence

UK CPC Card

UK Digi Card

Job description

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AM SHIFT START TIMES BETWEEN: 04:00 - 06:00

PM SHIFT START TIMES BETWEEN: 13:00 - 17:00

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our well-established client based in Bristol.

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will receive the following benefits:

• Excellent hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Site canteen
• Training provided
• Immediate starts

Day to Day Duties

Your duties as a 7.5 Tonne Driver will involve but not be limited to:

• Typical store deliveries (pallets or cages but they have said it’s kerb side deliveries
• Operate and drive various 7.5 Tonne vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to and from delivery locations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Will cover areas including Swindon, Gloucestershire, South Wales, Cornwall
• Some stores will be locked when they deliver, so they will need to unlock the building and deliver then lock up again etc
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers
• Report any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
• Assist with loaded and unloading of cargo as needed

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will need to:

• Hold a valid UK Category C1 Licence
• Have a minimum of twelve months experience driving C1 vehicles if under age 23 or six months if over age 23, for our client’s insurance purposes
• No more than three penalty points for minor infringements and no major endorsement codes
• Hold a valid UK CPC Card and UK Digi Card
• Must be able to speak and read a good level of English
• Punctuality and excellent time keeping skills
• Have a good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
• Experience driving any commercial vehicles
• Previous experience in multi drop experience

Training

• Driving assessment must be passed and this will involve practice and theory
• The assessment will include highway code, working time directive and bridge strikes
• The practical driving assessment will last approximately one hour

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People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process