7.5 Tonne Driver / Warehouse Operative

TMS UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Overtime

Company pension

On-site gym

Job summary

TMS UK are seeking a dedicated delivery driver to operate from the depot with responsibility for vehicle checks, safety compliance and efficient loading/unloading. You will work the 40-hour week with overtime opportunities and occasional overnight stays as required.

The role requires a clean UK driving licence, Class 3, valid forklift licence and CPC. You must be reliable, professional and able to work flexibly across sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (clean preferred)
• Class 3 Licence
• Valid forklift licence
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Willing to be away from home up to 4 nights per week
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
• Highest level of professionalism

Responsibilities

• Check load items, security and equipment on board before day’s journey.
• Ensure vehicle is safe and legal; follow procedures if not.
• Comply with Health & Safety requirements in depot, on road and on third-party premises.
• Maintain own fitness to drive at all times.
• Perform daily vehicle maintenance checks.
• Drive within tachograph law and driver hours limits.
• Look after vehicle to prevent unnecessary damage; keep cab clean.
• Reduce accidents and manage stock/parts handling and control.
• Load/unload trucks; FLT driving; undertake warehouse/workshop duties.
• Conduct ad hoc duties as required.

Job description

• To check load items, security and all necessary equipment, paperwork and fuel cards are on board prior to leaving the depot for the day’s journey.
• To undertake all necessary checks to ensure the vehicle is safe and legal and to follow appropriate procedures if it is not.
• To comply with all Health & Safety requirements in the depot, on the road and at third party premises.
• To take responsibility for ensuring own fitness to drive at all times.
• Daily Vehicle Maintenance Checks
• Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits.
• Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
• Ensure accidents are kept to a minimum.
• Retention strip down / repairs / testing
• Trolley strip down, rebuild and repair
• Trolley stacking and de-stacking
• Stock / parts handling and control
• Truck / vehicle loading and unloading
• FLT Driving
• All warehouse / workshop general duties
• Conducting additional ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Driving Licence (ideally a clean licence is preferred)
• Class 3 Licence
• Valid forklift licence
• Be able to provide proof of eligiblity to work in the UK
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• You should be able to frequently work away from home when required, up to a maximum of 4 nights per week.
• Must be self motivated with a can-do attitude
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism

Hours of Work

40 hour contract

• Free on-site parking
• Overtime
• Company pension
• On-site Gym