7.5 Tonne Driver

ATL Transport; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Annual Leave

Free On-Site Parking

Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Packa

Job summary

Ascott Transport Limited is looking for a reliable 7.5 Tonne driver to join our Derbyshire-based team, delivering goods across routes while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will contribute to timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include daily manifest deliveries, obtaining signatures, vehicle checks, and liaison with the Transport Office. Enjoy benefits like 30 days leave, free on-site parking, and a comprehensive health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• 7.5 Tonne licence required.
• Driver CPC Digital Tachograph card.
• Less than 6 penalty points.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience.
• Ability to work safely and follow Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods in line with the daily manifest.
• Obtain customer signatures as proof of delivery.
• Complete daily vehicle defect reports.
• Communicate effectively with the Transport Office team.
• Conduct vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and regulations compliance.
• Follow all Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Reliable

Multi-drop delivery

Communication with Transport Office

Tools

7.5 Tonne Licence

Driver CPC Digital Tachograph card

Penalty points < 6

Job description

Ascott Transport Limited is a family owned, rapidly growing force in the delivery of customer focused transport and distribution solutions. We are trusted by some of the biggest household names in the UK across food, engineering and automotive sectors.

We pride ourselves for our commitment to create a supportive, encouraging and progressive workplace. We believe in supporting and investing in our employees’ talents to grow and develop within ATL.

We are currently looking for a reliable and motivated 7.5 Tonne to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver goods in line with the daily manifest.
• Obtain customer signatures as proof of delivery.
• Complete daily vehicle defect reports.
• Communicate effectively with the Transport Office team.
• Conduct vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with VOSA regulations.
• Follow all Health and Safety procedures (SSOW) and relevant legislation.
• Support and adhere to the company’s Quality Policy and objectives of delivering a profitable and high-quality service.
• Participate in the company’s annual appraisal process.
• Complete trailer defect reports where required.
• Safely and efficiently unload trailers, following all Health & Safety requirements.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded safely and goods are correctly secured before transport.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience.
• Valid 7.5 Tonne Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC Digital Tachograph card.
• Less than 6 penalty points.

What We Offer

We believe people perform at their best when they feel supported, valued, and secure. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial peace of mind:

• 30 Days Annual Leave – Supporting rest, recharge, and balance.
• Free On-Site Parking – Making your commute simpler and more convenient.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Package – Providing access to resources that support both physical and mental wellbeing