7.5T Delivery Driver – Reliable & Customer‑Focused

Nexon Group; Altofts; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in Service

Medicash

33 days holiday (incl. bank and public

Discretionary bonus

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Blueleaf in Castleford (West Yorkshire) is looking for a multi drop Delivery Driver (7.5T) to join our distribution team. The role combines field deliveries with light warehouse duties, starting early and finishing in the early afternoon.

You will hold a full 7.5T licence with CPC, tachograph card, and solid route knowledge. The position offers a permanent contract, 45 hours per week, paid breaks, and a benefits package including pension and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Full 7.5T driving licence (C1) with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of deliveries and customer authorisation and ensure all documentation is submitted to management on time.
• All deliveries made using mobile link system for EPOD (electronic POD).
• Properly use and maintain all delivery equipment.
• May have to lift heavy products or parcels.
• Drive safely and follow all laws and rules of driving to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Keep company vehicle clean and ensure it is well-maintained, and fit for safe driving standards in every way.
• Carry out pre and post driving vehicle checks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory breaks and other tacho rules.
• Follow pre-planned route accurately without deviation from set course unless authorised by line manager or planners.
• Communicate with customers by phone to update them of time of deliveries if there have been issues or changes to their estimated time of arrival.
• Maintain communication with management to be informed of any issues or change of delivery, route or schedule.
• Inform management of any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time.
• Ensure all customer orders and collection notes are recorded and monitored.
• Ensure the correct procedures are used for all customer delivery/collection discrepancies i.e. shortages/overs not delivered etc., and the relevant department contacts advised.
• Operate in a safe manner complying with all health and safety and environmental regulations to ensure safety of own and others wearing the safety equipment provided by the company.
• Ensure all customer orders are picked, packed, checked, then despatched by either courier or loaded on delivery vehicles for despatch in a timely manner to required standards with appropriate paperwork completed.
• Assist on 'goods in' and the replenishment of pick faces ensuring all goods are stored in the appropriate location.
• Maintain a safe working environment to aid operational efficiency ensuring the warehouse and yard are kept clean and tidy at all times, that spillages are promptly cleared, and waste minimised.
• All delivery drivers are expected to work in the warehouse when required and perform general warehouse duties
• Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value.

Skills

7.5T driving

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Warehouse delivery

Good communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Route knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

Blueleaf in Castleford (West Yorkshire) is looking for a multi drop Delivery Driver (7.5T) to join our distribution team. The role combines field deliveries with light warehouse duties, starting early and finishing in the early afternoon.

You will hold a full 7.5T licence with CPC, tachograph card, and solid route knowledge. The position offers a permanent contract, 45 hours per week, paid breaks, and a benefits package including pension and healthcare.