7.5T Delivery Driver

Driver Hire Luton; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

20 days holidays + bank holidays

Long service recognition

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance program including

24/7 Virtual GP

Discounts Portal

Job summary

Driver Hire Luton is seeking 7.5 Tonne/C1 delivery drivers for one of our clients. The role is temp to perm for the right candidates, with start times Monday to Friday 07:00–17:00.

You will perform 15–25 bulk drops daily in LU postcode areas, with pre-loaded or non pre-loaded options, and must maintain a professional manner at all times. Safety, accuracy, and customer satisfaction are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK licence with Category C1 or above, plus DQC/CPC and a Tacho card.
• Max 6 points on licence and no bans.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service and build rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 15-25 average bulk drops daily across LU postcode areas.
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner with all company requirements followed.
• Complete daily checks and report defects; ensure paperwork is accurate.
• Use scanning equipment to log deliveries and ensure loads are secure.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

Driver Hire Luton are looking for 7.5 Tonne / C1 multi-drop delivery drivers for one of our clients who specialises in heavy and irregular freight. This role will be on a temp to perm for the right candidates.

Start Times

• Monday to Friday 07:00 - 17:00

Key Responsibilities

• 15-25 average bulk drops daily
• Work will predominantly be in LU postcode areas
• Can be pre-loaded or not, up to driver preference.
• Have professional manner at all times
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all times
• All daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and correct paperwork completed
• Ensure all product are scanned using scanning equipment
• Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot
• Observe procedures and policies at all times
• Manage your routing to ensure premium and timed deliveries are achieved
• Ensure the correct equipment and PPE, (personal protective equipment) is in good order and used at all times
• Ensure all delivery and on road issues are reported to the traffic office immediately
• Ensure the customer receives their deliveries in excellent condition every time
• Deal with any customer issues in a polite and effective manner
• Ensure collections are made in line with given instructions and times

Requirements

• Must hold a Valid UK Licence with Category C1 or above on license with valid DQC/CPC and Tacho card
• Maximum of 6 points on license and no bans
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to build a rapport with customers

Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance program including 24/7 Virtual GP
• Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!