7.5T Lorry Driver

Harlow Bros Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

24/7 online GP access

10% discount across branches

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Employee Referral Scheme

In House Training

Job summary

Harlow Bros Ltd is actively seeking a 7.5T Driver to join their dedicated team in Burton. You will deliver goods to customers within the surrounding area, ensuring high service standards and safe driving practices.

This full-time, permanent position offers a flexible work schedule of 44.5 hours per week, with various perks including life assurance, employee discounts, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 License and UK Driving License required.
• Must have a valid CPC Card.
• Timber knowledge and Manual Handling Training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to various destinations using a 7.5t Lorry.
• Promote the company through courteous service.
• Focus on load security and highway laws.
• Supervise the offload of goods at delivery destinations.
• Drive efficiently to meet daily delivery targets.

Skills

Full Class 2 Licence

Valid UK Driving License

Valid CPC Card

Crane Licence

Timber knowledge

Manual Handling Training

Job description

Location: Harlow Timber Systems Burton, Hawkins Lane, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1PT.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 44.5 Hours per week to be worked flexibly between 7.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday, times to be agreed with line manager, with a 30-minute lunch break and a minimum of 26 Saturday mornings per year from 8am to 12pm, generally worked on alternate weekends.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated 7.5T Driver to join our team in Burton. You will be part of the high standard of service we offer to our customers, the purpose of this role is to deliver goods from the branch to customers at a variety of destinations in and around the branch’s surrounding area on a 7.5t Lorry or a Pickup truck.

What you’ll be doing as a 7.5t Driver:

• You will travel alone without on-vehicle mechanical offload devices
• You will be expected to promote the company in a positive light through a courteous, helpful, and professional approach to customers
• To focus on load security & highway laws and drive safely and lawfully
• To drive efficiently to delivery destinations and in reasonable time, working to achieve the expected daily number of deliveries as appropriate
• To supervise the offload of goods at the destination manually yourself and/or with onsite personnel, and/or onsite personnel-operated plant
• To provide a prompt, polite, helpful, and professional service to customers at the delivery destination, always promoting a positive company image
• To drive efficiently to delivery destinations and in reasonable time, working to achieve the expected daily number of deliveries as appropriate

Your Skills:

• Full Class 2 Licence
• Valid UK Driving License
• Valid CPC Card
• Crane Licence an advantage but not essential
• To focus on load security & highway laws and drive safely and lawfully
• To supervise the offload of goods at the destination manually yourself and/or with onsite personnel, and/or onsite personnel-operated plant
• To provide a prompt, polite, helpful, and professional service to customers at the delivery destination, always promoting a positive company image
• Timber knowledge (Desirable not essential)
• Manual Handling Training (Desirable not essential)

What We Offer:

• Life assurance cover
• Access to 24/7 online GP
• 10% Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extras retail discounts & Byond Card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

Harlow Timber Group is a leading provider of quality timber products and building materials, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history and strong presence in the industry, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable team and our dedication to excellence.

Harlow Timber Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also proud to be employee-owned, creating a future built on shared success and strong values. Our Employee Ownership Trust empowers our people while preserving the principles that have shaped our business.