7.5T Driver

Driver Hire Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Regular ongoing work

Consistent hours

Driver Hire support

Job summary

Driver Hire Leicester is seeking a 7.5T HGV Driver in Leicester to join a busy fruit and vegetable wholesaler. You will deliver fresh produce, undertake multi-drop deliveries, and perform loading/unloading with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

Hours start at 06:00am with Mon-Fri shifts and occasional Saturdays. A valid 7.5T/C1 licence, CPC, and Digi Tachograph are required. Regular, ongoing work with a stable schedule and Driver Hire support.

Qualifications

• Valid 7.5T / Category C1 licence is required.
• CPC and Digi Tachograph certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7.5T vehicle delivering fresh fruit and vegetables to customers.
• Complete multiple deliveries throughout the day.
• Load and unload goods and check delivery notes.
• Provide excellent customer service on every delivery.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure on-time, safe deliveries.

Skills

7.5T / C1 Licence

Multi-drop deliveries

Customer service

Loading/unloading

Good communication

Tools

CPC

Digi Tachograph

Job description

7.5T HGV Driver

Location: Leicester

Pay Rate: £13.85ph

Hours: 06:00am - finish

Shift: Monday-Friday - odd Saturday

Job Type: Permanent

Driver Hire are currently recruiting for an experienced 7.5T HGV Driver to join our client, a busy and well-established fruit and vegetable wholesaler.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable driver looking for regular, ongoing work with a friendly and professional company.

The Role

• Driving a 7.5T vehicle delivering fresh fruit and vegetables to customers
• Completing multiple deliveries throughout the day
• Loading and unloading goods
• Checking delivery notes and ensuring orders are delivered accurately
• Providing excellent customer service at each delivery
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and on time

The Ideal Candidate

• Valid 7.5T / Category C1 licence
• CPC and Digi Tachograph
• Previous commercial driving experience
• Multi-drop delivery experience preferred
• Experience within fresh produce, food or wholesale distribution would be an advantage
• Physically fit, as some manual handling is involved
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Good communication and customer service skills

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Regular and ongoing work
• Consistent hours
• Support from the Driver Hire team
• Opportunity for the right candidate to secure longer-term work