7.5 Tonne Driver

TRCGroup; North East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd is recruiting for a client in the Durham area for multiple 7.5 Tonne Driver (Cat C1) positions. You will securely move palletised or loose parcels, with heavy loads up to 80kg, and perform up to 30 drops per day. Tail lift handling, paperwork accuracy, and customer-facing professionalism are essential.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 starts, with PAYE pay at £15.17 per hour. Job type is Temp to Perm, based in Durham, DH2.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with C1 entitlement (7.5 Tonne).
• 12 months experience required.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and handballing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Securely moving and transporting palletised or loose parcels to customers or businesses.
• Handle heavy loads up to 80kg.
• Make up to 30 drops per day.
• Unload and load; tail lift on trucks for palletised goods.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and drive safely.
• Interact professionally with customers and represent the company.

Skills

Communication

Safety-minded

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Durham area. We are looking for several dedicated 7.5 Tonne Driver (Cat C1 ) to join the team.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00am starts

Pay Rate: £15.17 per hour PAYE

Location: Durham, DH2

Job Type: Temp to Perm

The role:

• Securely moving and transporting palletised or loose parcels to customers or businesses.
• Packages will be heavy (up to 80kg weight).
• Up to 30 drops per day.
• Drivers will be required to unload and load - trucks will be fitted with tail lift for palletised goods.
• Focusing on safe driving and maintaining accurate paperwork.
• Interacting with customers and representing the company in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with C1 entitlement (7.5 Tonne).
• 12 months experience required.
• Be comfortable with heavy lifting and handballing.
• 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.