7.5 Tonne Driver

AWD online; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training with management support

Overtime paid at time and a half

Progression opportunities

Workplace pension

Job summary

AWD online in Reading is seeking a 7.5 Tonne Driver to deliver hire cars after accidents. Full training and ongoing support are provided, with overtime at time and a half and clear progression opportunities.

The role requires a Category C1 licence and entitlement to drive up to 7.5 tonnes, with a standard 6am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday schedule and a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement.
• Entitlement to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hire cars to customers following an accident.
• Take responsibility for the allocated vehicle and equipment.
• Complete daily vehicle checks in line with the Company Handbook.
• Report defects using the appropriate forms.
• Maintain legal compliance and report infringements.
• Report accidents immediately and complete the Accident Report Form.
• Move vehicles on site to optimize yard space.

Skills

C1 entitlement

Full UK driving licence

Driver CPC

Training provided

Job description

7.5 Tonne Driver

Join a supportive transport team delivering hire cars to customers following accidents. Category C1 entitlement is essential, while direct role experience is not required and FULL TRAINING PROVIDED.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: C1 Driver, 7.5t Delivery Driver, C1 Delivery Driver, 7.5t HGV Driver, HGV Driver, Delivery Driver, Vehicle Delivery Driver, Customer Delivery Driver

Benefits include full training with management support, overtime at time and a half and progression opportunities.

SALARY: £12.71 to £13.21 per Hour + Benefits

LOCATION: Reading, Berkshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 6am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive transport operation where full training and ongoing management support are provided.

The 7.5 Tonne Driver will help customers after an accident by delivering hire cars while maintaining safe, compliant vehicle standards.

Working from Telford, the 7.5 Tonne Driver will take responsibility for an allocated vehicle and equipment, completing daily checks and reporting defects promptly.

The 7.5 Tonne Driver can also benefit from progression opportunities, overtime at time and a half and a workplace pension.

DUTIES

Your duties as the 7.5 Tonne Driver include:

• Customer Vehicle Delivery: Deliver hire cars to customers following an accident
• Vehicle and Equipment Care: Take responsibility for the allocated vehicle, mobile phone and satellite navigation unit, keeping them clean and operational
• Daily Vehicle Checks: Complete daily checks on the allocated vehicle in line with the Company Handbook
• Defect Reporting: Report vehicle and equipment defects using the appropriate forms
• Legal Compliance: Maintain legal compliance and report any infringement immediately to the Transport Team Leader or Supervisor
• Accident Reporting: Report accidents immediately, complete the relevant Accident Report Form and record details in the Accident Book
• On-Site Vehicle Movement: Move vehicles on site to make effective use of yard space

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Full UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement
• Entitlement to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
• Driver CPC, or having passed the relevant driving test before 1997
• Direct role experience is not required; full training is provided

BENEFITS

• Full training with consistent management support
• Opportunities for internal promotion and progression
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1,000 per month
• Charity fundraising events
• Star of the Month incentives
• 20 days annual leave and all bank holidays off
• Additional annual leave after 2 years’ service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Company and annual work events, including a Christmas party
• Free uniform supplied