7.5 TONNE Driver

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a 7.5 TONNE Driver in Dartford to deliver home furniture and appliances. In this role, you'll work as part of a two-man crew, with responsibilities including customer communication and manual handling. Applicants must have a valid 7.5 TONNE licence and customer service skills. This position offers competitive pay and full training. Apply now for an immediate start.

Benefits

Full training provided

12 week temp to perm

Overtime after 41 hours - £25.39 per hour

Opportunity to increase salary by £2k per annum

Qualifications

• 7.5 TONNE licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Driver CPC certification is necessary.
• Strong customer service and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out home deliveries and installations.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding delivery times.
• Complete necessary paperwork and scanning tasks.

Skills

Good customer service skills

Flexibility regarding shift times

Good telephone manner

Reliability

Good communication skills

Education

7.5 TONNE licence (C1 category)

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

Role: 7.5 TONNE Driver

Location: Dartford

Hours: 6am to 5pm. Monday - Saturday. 4 shifts per week, totalling 41 hours

Pay: £36,207.95 per annum

Extrastaff are currently recruiting for a 7.5 TONNE Driver, working for the John Lewis Partnership, one of the UK's largest retail brands.

Benefits for 7.5 TONNE Driver:
• Full training provided
• 12 week temp to perm
• Overtime after 41 hours - £25.39 per hour
• Assisted by driver's mate
• Newly passed/qualified 7.5 TONNE or HGV Class 2 drivers accepted
• Opportunity to increase salary by £2k per annum - become a technician (training provided)

7.5 TONNE Driver Duties:
• Working as part of a two-man crew carrying out home deliveries & installations of furniture & white goods (including televisions, washing machines, fridge freezers, beds, sofa’s, etc.)
• Assisted by drivers mate
• Manual handling included – you will be required to deliver to the customer’s room of choice
• Use of scanning devices & completion of paperwork
• Communicating via mobile directly with the customer regarding delivery times
• 5-week rotating shift pattern, including 3 out of 5 Saturdays

Requirements for 7.5 TONNE Driver:
• 7.5 TONNE licence (C1 category) - max 6 points on licence (cannot accept any DD, DR, or DG offences)
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Good customer service skills
• Flexibility regarding shifts times & days available
• Good telephone manner
• Reliability
• Good communication skills

If you are interested in this 7.5 TONNE Driver role, please apply ASAP for immediate start or call us on 01322 228888