7.5 tonne Driver

Interaction Recruitment; Newquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Newquay is seeking 7.5 T Day Drivers. Responsibilities include completing a DHL theory test, conducting deliveries, and providing excellent customer service. The role involves physical tasks, working in a team, and managing delivery routes effectively. Essential PPE includes safety boots and Hi-Vis. Ideal candidates should have strong customer-facing skills and be able to lift heavy items.

Benefits

Paid induction process

Use of the latest vehicles

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and professionalism are essential.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lifting.
• Must provide safety boots and Hi-Vis PPE.

Responsibilities

• Complete DHL theory test and full driving assessment.
• Assist with deliveries and tranship items as required.
• Notify customers of delivery times with a pre-call.

Job description

7.5 T Day Drivers Wanted In Newquay!

Our client is one of the biggest names within the HGV industry, with the latest vehicles on the market, which means you get the best HGV experience and a top range vehicle to work with.

About the role

• Firstly, a DHL theory test and if successful a full driving assessment followed the next available day a full DHL induction
• 06:00 start of day, with the route normally being planned for an 11:00 hour day.
• Tuesday to Saturday or Thursday to Sunday
• Between 15 to 20 drops per day with items up to 79kgs, white goods and home furnishing and all to room of choice with white goods offered unpack option.
• The role is physical and demanding but this is a 2-man crew operation with lifting aids supplied by us.
• Items to transhipped from the back of the delivery box onto the van in drop order and by the driver and his porter / mate.
• If all drops are not placed on the van in the first instance, then they will return to site, collect the remaining drops, and go back out and deliver them.
• There will be times that the van crew will be asked to assist the 7.5T crews in the event of breakdowns and heavy traffic.
• The role is customer service faced so the crew must always be polite and professional, and all customers will receive a 1-hour pre-call to let the customers know their delivery time.

Induction Process

• Inductions, run for 2 full days and are paid, drug & alcohol testing completed.

• Driving assessments are done prior to induction and are not paid.

• PPE required is safety boots & Hi-Vis.

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