7.5 Tonne Drivers (CAT C1)

The Recruitment Crowd; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the Slough area is seeking multiple 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join their team. This role involves handling deliveries and collections, ensuring safety and compliance while driving. Candidates should possess a full UK driving licence (category C1) and relevant experience, along with discounts at various high-street stores.

Benefits

Discounts at high-street stores and supermarkets

Qualifications

• Proven experience driving relevant vehicles.
• Ability to pass a driving assessment.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and safe transportation of parcels.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and logistics teams.

Skills

Communication

Adherence to Traffic Laws

Time Management

Job description

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The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Slough area. We are looking for multiple 7.5 Tonne Drivers (CAT C1) to join the team.

Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional weekends available, 8am until approximately 5pm.

The role:

• Up to 50 stops per day, including deliveries and collections (commercial and residential).
• Handling bulk deliveries with a mix of handball, tail lift, and pump truck work.
• Ensuring timely and safe transportation of parcels.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with company standards.
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain a high level of safety on the road.
• Effectively communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with 7.5 Tonne entitlement (category C1).
• Proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Have the ability to pass a driving assessment.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Discounts at hundreds of high-street stores and supermarkets.