7.5 Tonne Driver

Trcgroup; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd are recruiting on behalf of our client in the Crawley area for 7.5 Tonne drivers on a temp to perm basis. You will perform deliveries and collections, with manual handling and loading/unloading at depots and customer locations.

Responsibilities include using delivery devices and software to update statuses, and conducting pre-trip and post-trip checks to ensure vehicle roadworthiness and compliance with company standards. A focus on safety and timely dispatch is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• 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.

Skills

Delivery driving

Manual handling

Vehicle inspection

Communication with dispatch

WTD knowledge

Tools

Delivery management software

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

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.