7.5 Tonne Driver

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled 7.5 Tonne Driver to join their team in Peterborough. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth, with excellent hourly rates and weekly pay. As a driver, you will be responsible for delivering various building materials while ensuring safety and compliance with traffic regulations. You will also benefit from comprehensive training and support, making this an ideal position for those looking to advance their driving career. Join a supportive team and make a significant impact in your role!

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates

Weekly pay

Site canteen

Training provided

Immediate starts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months continuous experience driving Category C1 vehicles.
• Hold valid UK driving and CPC licenses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver building materials and home improvement products safely.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers.

Skills

Commercial Driving Experience

Effective Communication Skills

Time Keeping Skills

Understanding of Traffic Laws

Teamwork

Education

UK Category C1 Licence

UK CPC Card

UK Digi Card

Tools

PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)

Job description

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WORKING FIVE DAYS OUT OF SEVEN (ROTA PROVIDED)

START TIMES: 04:00

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our well-established client based in Peterborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering great rates of pay and room to grow and progress.

To be considered for this role you MUST have a minimum of 24 months continuous commercial driving experience.

As a 7.5T Driver you will receive the following benefits:

• Excellent hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Site canteen
• Training provided
• Immediate starts

Hourly Rates of Pay (PAYE):

Day to Day Duties

Your duties as a 7.5T Driver will involve but not be limited to:

• Delivering most building materials and home interior improvements products (not bathrooms and kitchens)
• Operate and drive various 7.5 Tonne vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to and from delivery locations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensure all cargo is loaded and secured properly
• Adhere to traffic laws and regulations
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers
• Report any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
• Assist with loaded and unloading of cargo as needed

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you must:

• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a minimum of 24 months continuous experience driving Category C1 vehicles
• Have no more than six penalty points for minor infringements and no major endorsement codes
• Be able to use PDA (personal digital assistant)
• Hold a valid UK Category C1 Licence
• Hold a valid UK CPC Card and UK Digi Card
• Be able to speak and read a good level of English
• Have excellent punctuality and time keeping skills
• Have a good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
• Have effective communication skills
• Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial
• Previous experience conducting multi drop deliveries will be beneficial

Training

• Six-hour online training must be completed before attending assessment
• Driver's Assessment will have to be completed
• After successful Assessment, there will be an on-job training