7.5 Tonne Driver (C1) – Local Drops, Temp-to-Perm

TRCGroup; Crawley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd is recruiting on behalf of our client in Crawley for several 7.5 Tonne Driver (Cat C1) roles. You will move palletised or loose parcels to customers, with tail-lift loading and unloading.

Shifts are Mon-Fri starting 09:30. Pay is £16.05 per hour PAYE. This temp-to-perm role requires C1 entitlement, CPC, Tachograph card, and a clean licence, with emphasis on safety, paperwork accuracy, and professional customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with C1 entitlement.
• 12 months experience and driving in a distribution environment.
• DCPC and Digital Tachograph card (where applicable).
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Full understanding of Working Time Directive (WTD).
• Excellent communication skills and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Securely move and transport palletised or loose parcels to customers or businesses.
• Handle heavy loads up to 80 kg and manage up to 30 drops per day.
• Unload and load using tail lift on palletised goods.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and drive safely at all times.
• Interact with customers and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

C1 entitlement (7.5 Tonne)

CPC and Tachograph

12 months experience

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd is recruiting on behalf of our client in Crawley for several 7.5 Tonne Driver (Cat C1) roles. You will move palletised or loose parcels to customers, with tail-lift loading and unloading.

Shifts are Mon-Fri starting 09:30. Pay is £16.05 per hour PAYE. This temp-to-perm role requires C1 entitlement, CPC, Tachograph card, and a clean licence, with emphasis on safety, paperwork accuracy, and professional customer interactions.