7.5 Tonne Driver

TRCGroup; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd are recruiting on behalf of a well known client in Crawley for multiple 7.5 tonne drivers. Working hours are Monday to Friday, starting at 9:30am. The role involves deliveries and collections across depots and customer locations.

You will use company software to update delivery statuses, perform pre- and post-trip checks, and maintain safety standards. A full UK driving licence with CAT C1, DCPC and Tachograph card, and a clean licence are required, with at least one year

Qualifications

• Full UK licence with 7.5 tonne entitlement (CAT C1).
• 1 year driving experience required.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Understanding of Working Time Directive (WTD).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliveries and collections.
• Manual handling heavily involved including loading and unloading parcels at depots and customer locations.
• Handling devices and company software to update delivery statuses
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, ensuring road worthiness and compliance with company standards.
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain a high level of safety on the road.
• Communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

Skills

UK licence CAT C1

1 year experience

DCPC card

Tachograph card

Safety-first mindset

Excellent communication

WTD knowledge

Clean licence

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Crawley area. We are looking for multiple 7.5 Tonne drivers to join the team.

Hours:

Monday to Friday 09:30am starts

Pay Rates:

£16.05 PAYE Per Hour

Location:

Crawley, RH10

Job Type:

Temp to perm.

The role:

• Deliveries and collections.
• Manual handling heavily involved including loading and unloading parcels at depots and customer locations.
• Handling devices and company software to update delivery statuses
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, ensuring road worthiness and compliance with company standards.
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain a high level of safety on the road.
• Effectively communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

Requirements:

• Full UK licence with 7.5 tonne entitlement (CAT C1).
• 1 year experience required.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A safety-first mindset.