7.5T Driver

The Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is currently recruiting experienced 7.5T Drivers for straightforward trunking and collection work based in Birmingham. The role involves mainly A-to-B trunking with a reload or collection before returning to base, with average shifts of 10–12 hours.

Ideal candidates will have a UK Category C1 entitlement, a Digital Tachograph Card, and prior 7.5T driving experience. Shifts run in the afternoon, evening or night, with a day rate of £15 per hour and a night rate of £16 per

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category C1 entitlement.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous 7.5T commercial driving experience.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collecting or reloading goods before returning to base.
• Following planned routes and transport schedules.
• Carrying out vehicle checks before and after each shift.
• Ensuring loads are secure before travelling.
• Completing all required transport and collection paperwork.
• Communicating with the transport office regarding delays or issues.
• Reporting vehicle defects promptly.
• Complying with drivers' hours and Working Time regulations.
• Maintaining a safe and professional standard of driving.

Skills

7.5T driving

C1 entitlement

Digital Tachograph

tachograph regulations

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Location: Birmingham
Day rate: £15.00 per hour
Night rate: £16.00 per hour
Shift length: Approximately 10-12 hours
Start times: Afternoon and evening shifts

The Recruitment Group is currently recruiting experienced 7.5T Drivers for straightforward trunking and collection work based in Birmingham.

The position mainly involves A-to-B trunking runs, followed by a reload or collection before returning to the base or client. With limited multidrop activity, this is uncomplicated driving work offering average shifts of approximately 10-12 hours.

Key responsibilities

• Collecting or reloading goods before returning to base
• Following planned routes and transport schedules
• Carrying out vehicle checks before and after each shift
• Ensuring loads are secure before travelling
• Completing all required transport and collection paperwork
• Communicating with the transport office regarding delays or issues
• Reporting vehicle defects promptly
• Complying with drivers' hours and Working Time regulations
• Maintaining a safe and professional standard of driving

The ideal candidate

You will need:

• A valid UK Category C1 entitlement
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous 7.5T commercial driving experience
• A good understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph regulations
• The ability to complete shifts averaging 10-12 hours
• Availability for afternoon, evening or night work
• A reliable and professional approach
• An acceptable driving record, subject to licence checks

Previous trunking or collection experience would be beneficial, although the work is straightforward and suitable for drivers from a range of 7.5T backgrounds.

What the role offers

• £15.00 per hour for day shifts
• £16.00 per hour for night shifts
• Mainly straightforward A-to-B trunking
• Reload or collection work followed by a return to base
• Average shifts of approximately 10-12 hours
• Afternoon, evening and night work
• Birmingham-based position