Delivery Driver

First Recruitment Services; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Crawley is seeking a 3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver for a temporary to permanent position. Responsibilities include maintaining delivery records, completing deliveries, and adhering to traffic laws. Candidates must have a valid driving license and experience in warehouse delivery operations. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits like GP support and gym discounts.

Benefits

24/7 GP telephone support

Employee discount platform

Specialist medical assistance

Weekly pay

Gym discounts

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Valid full driving license with no more than three penalty points.
• Demonstrated experience in warehouse delivery operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
• Complete all deliveries using the mobile link system.
• Conduct vehicle checks before and after each journey.
• Contact customers for delivery updates.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Familiarity with warehouse procedures

Knowledge of road networks

Job description

Job Title: 3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

Pay: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Duration: Temp to Perm

First Recruitment Services is partnered with our client based in Crawley who seek 3.5 Tonne Multi-Drop Delivery Drivers on a Temporary to Permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are immediately available and seeking a new role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and obtain customer authorisation, ensuring all documentation is submitted to management promptly.
• Complete all deliveries using the mobile link system for electronic proof of delivery (EPOD).
• Be prepared to handle and lift heavy items or parcels as required.
• Drive responsibly, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
• Conduct thorough vehicle checks before and after each journey.
• Contact customers by phone to provide updates on delivery times if delays or changes occur.
• Maintain regular communication with management to stay informed of any updates to delivery schedules, routes, or instructions.
• Record and monitor all customer orders and collection documentation accurately.
• Ensure all customer orders are correctly picked, packed, checked, and dispatched either via courier or loaded onto delivery vehicles, with all necessary paperwork completed.

Experience

• Possess a valid full driving licence with no more than three penalty points.
• Demonstrated experience in warehouse delivery operations.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and prioritising workload efficiently.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in work and documentation.
• Familiarity with warehouse procedures including picking, checking, loading, and dispatching goods.
• Solid knowledge of road networks and geographical areas to support efficient route planning.

Benefits

• 24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services.
• Access to the UKs largest employees discount platform.
• Specialist medical assistance and support hotline.
• Weekly pay.
• Hundreds of gym discounts.
• 24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling.

If you are immediately available and ready to jump into your next driving role apply now!

Due to the urgency of the role Wild Recruitment (T/A First Recruitment Services) will be short-listing by Friday 17th October.

Wild Recruitment Ltd (T/A First Recruitment Services) are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.