Driver 7.5t - Portsmouth

Blue Arrow; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow in Portsmouth is recruiting for a 7.5T Driver to join our client’s busy parcel distribution operation based in Havant. This ongoing, full-time role offers consistent weekday work, Monday to Friday, with a 9:00am start and immediate starts for suitable candidates.

You will carry out parcel collections and deliveries safely and efficiently, load and unload at depots and customer sites, and use handheld devices to update delivery information.

Qualifications

• 7.5T driving competency and safety awareness.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out parcel collections and deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading parcels at depot and customer locations.
• Using handheld devices to update delivery and collection information.
• Completing all paperwork and delivery records accurately.
• Undertaking regular manual handling and heavy lifting as part of the role.
• Adhering to all road safety and transport regulations.

Job description

Driver 7.5t - Portsmouth (JN -102026-134376) Portsmouth, England

Salary: GBP16.05 - GBP23.43 per hour + Holiday Pay

Full-time, Ongoing Temporary Role

Monday to Friday, 9:00am Start

Immediate Starts Available

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting experienced and newly qualified 7.5 Tonne Drivers (7.5T Drivers) to join our client's busy parcel distribution operation based in Havant .

This is an ongoing opportunity offering consistent weekday work, competitive pay rates, and immediate starts for suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities

As a 7.5T Driver, your duties will include:

• Carrying out parcel collections and deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading parcels at depot and customer locations.
• Using handheld electronic devices to update delivery and collection information.
• Completing all paperwork and delivery records accurately.
• Undertaking regular manual handling and heavy lifting as part of the role.
• Adhering to all road safety and transport regulations.
• £16.05 per hour for the first 40 hours worked.
• £23.43 per hour after 40 hours (overtime rate).
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Ongoing work with potential long-term opportunities.
• Weekly pay.

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• Valid UK Driving Licence with 7.5T (C1) entitlement .
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card .
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Strong understanding of road safety regulations.

New Pass Drivers Welcome!

Applications are encouraged from newly qualified 7.5T drivers as well as experienced candidates.

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