C+E Driver

Contract Personnel Ltd; Kentford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime bonus scheme

Competitive basic salary

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is recruiting a C+E Driver on behalf of a long-established, family-run client south of Thetford. The role involves multi-drop deliveries of steel products across the region, with duties including vehicle checks, loading/unloading, and following delivery schedules.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid C+E licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph, with prior multi-drop experience preferred.

Qualifications

• A valid C+E licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries is advantageous.
• Good understanding of tachograph regulations and load security.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle on multi-drop delivery routes.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure safety of load.
• Follow delivery schedules and report delays to Transport Office.
• Load and unload steel products safely at customer sites.
• Provide high standard of customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Adhere to road traffic legislation, tachograph rules and site safety procedures.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents or damaged goods to the Transport Team.
• When driving duties are unavailable, assist with general yard and operational duties.

Skills

C+E Licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph

Multi-drop delivery

Load security

Job description

C+E Driver

We are very pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our long-established, family-run client, based south of Thetford. They are looking for a reliable and professional C+E Driver to join their busy operation, carrying out multi-drop deliveries of steel products to customers across the region.

The Role

As a C+E Driver, your main responsibilities will include:

• Driving a company vehicle on multi-drop delivery routes.
• Completing daily vehicle checks before setting off and ensuring the vehicle and load remain safe and secure.
• Following planned delivery schedules and keeping the Transport Office updated regarding any delays or issues.
• Loading and unloading steel products safely at various customer sites.
• Ensuring the correct materials are delivered to each customer efficiently and on time.
• Providing a high standard of customer service and maintaining a polite and professional manner at all times.
• Following all relevant road traffic, tachograph and health & safety legislation.
• Adhering to customer site rules and company safe working procedures.
• Reporting any vehicle defects, accidents, damaged goods or delivery issues to the Transport Team.
• When driving duties are not available, assisting with general yard and operational duties. These duties will vary depending on the needs of the business, with appropriate training provided.

The Ideal Candidate

• A valid C+E licence, with CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience would be advantageous.
• Experience handling or delivering steel products would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A good understanding of driver hours, tachograph legislation and load security.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow delivery schedules and instructions.

Salary & Benefits

The company is offering a competitive basic salary, with excellent earning potential through their overtime bonus scheme.

This is a varied role with a well-established, family-run business, offering the opportunity to become part of a friendly and experienced team while working within a busy and rewarding operation.