7.5T Driver

Blue Arrow; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Potential permanent position

Monday–Friday

Supportive team

Competitive pay

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting four experienced 7.5T Drivers for our Crawley depot. This ongoing temp-to-perm role involves collections and deliveries, loading/unloading parcels, and using handheld devices. Immediate start available, Monday to Friday, 09:30 start, at Crawley depot.

You must hold a UK 7.5T licence, Driver CPC and Tachograph Card, with good navigation and customer service. A reliable and flexible approach is essential to succeed in a busy, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with 7.5T entitlement.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous experience in a 7.5T driving role.
• Good geographical knowledge and navigation skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to undertake heavy manual handling duties.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out collections and deliveries efficiently and safely.
• Assist with loading and unloading parcels at the depot and customer locations.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Use handheld devices and company systems to update delivery statuses accurately.
• Maintain communication with the depot throughout the working day.
• Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed to company standards.
• Follow all road transport regulations and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Navigation skills

Communication

Customer service

Reliability

Flexibility

Manual handling

Education

UK driving licence with 7.5T entitlement

Driver CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

7.5T Driver - Crawley (Temp to Perm)

Location: Crawley Depot, Hydehurst Lane, Crawley, RH10 9AS

Position: 7.5 Tonne Driver

Job Type: Ongoing Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Start Time: 09:30 AM

We are currently recruiting 4 experienced 7.5T Drivers for our busy Crawley depot. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and professional drivers looking for ongoing work with the potential of a permanent position for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out collections and deliveries efficiently and safely.
• Assist with loading and unloading parcels at the depot and customer locations.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Use handheld devices and company systems to update delivery statuses accurately.
• Maintain communication with the depot throughout the working day.
• Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed to company standards.
• Follow all road transport regulations and health & safety procedures.

Requirements

• A valid UK driving licence with 7.5T entitlement.
• A valid Driver CPC qualification.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous experience in a 7.5T driving role.
• Good geographical knowledge and navigation skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to undertake heavy manual handling duties.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.

What We Offer

• Immediate starts available.
• Ongoing work with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Competitive rates of pay.

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