7.5 Tonne Driver

Candidate Source; Coventry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Weekly pay

Full training and support

28 days holiday per year

On-site parking

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Candidate Source is seeking a 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Midlands delivery team. You will work in a two-person crew delivering household appliances, with training provided and a pathway to long-term opportunities.

Shifts start early, around 4:00am to 6:00am, Monday to Friday, with typical 12–15 hour days. A full UK LGV Category C or C1 licence (up to 9 points) and strong customer service are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK LGV Category C or C1 driving licence with no more than nine penalty points.
• No DD, DR, TT or IN10 endorsements.
• Previous delivery experience is required.
• Ability to safely undertake physical handling involved in delivering appliances.
• Strong customer service skills when working in customers' homes.

Responsibilities

• Complete approximately 2025 household appliance deliveries per day across the Midlands and surrounding areas.
• Work within a two-person crew, sharing tachograph responsibilities where required.
• Safely unload appliances and deliver them into customers' properties.
• Assist with appliance installation where required.
• Provide a professional and helpful service throughout each customer delivery.
• Complete routes safely and efficiently while following relevant driving, delivery and site procedures.

Skills

LGV/Cat C/C1 licence

Penalty points <=9

Delivery experience

Customer service

Physical handling

New Category C licence welcome

Tools

Vehicle delivery equipment

Job description

Getting every delivery safely into a customers home takes more than simply getting from A to B. As a 7.5 Tonne Driver, youll work within a two-person delivery crew, delivering household appliances across the Midlands while providing a professional service at every stop.

You'll initially work alongside an experienced permanent member of the team, giving you the support and training needed to understand the routes, delivery process and appliance installation requirements. New Class 2 passes are welcome, making this a strong opportunity to build your commercial driving experience with an established operation.

Whats in it for you

• £15.00 - £16.50 per hour
• Ongoing, full-time work with the potential for a long-term opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Full training and support, including an initial period working alongside an experienced team member
• Holiday entitlement equivalent to 28 days per year
• On-site parking

Your responsibilities as 7.5 Tonne Driver

• Complete approximately 2025 household appliance deliveries per day across the Midlands and surrounding areas
• Work within a two-person crew, sharing tachograph responsibilities where required
• Safely unload appliances and deliver them into customers properties
• Assist with appliance installation where required
• Provide a professional and helpful service throughout each customer delivery
• Complete routes safely and efficiently while following relevant driving, delivery and site procedures

What were looking for in a 7.5 Tonne Driver

• Full UK LGV Category C or C1 driving licence with no more than nine penalty points; newly qualified Category C licence holders are welcome
• No DD, DR, TT or IN10 endorsements
• Previous delivery experience
• Ability to safely undertake the physical handling involved in delivering household appliances
• Strong customer service skills and a professional approach when working in customers homes

Working hours: Monday to Friday, with start times between 4:00am and 6:00am. Shifts are typically 1215 hours, depending on the delivery route.

We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and welcome applications from all suitably skilled and qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age.

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