7.5 Tonne Driver (AWDO-P15322)

AWD online

West Midlands

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 19,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Overtime at time and a half

Progression opportunities

Optional lottery scheme

Star of the Month incentives

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional leave after 2 years

Company events

Job summary

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 role includes daily checks and potential progression opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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: Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands

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