HGV 7.5 Tonne Drivers - Swansea

The Recruitment Crowd Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd Limited are recruiting on behalf of our client in Swansea for a 7.5 tonne driver on a temp to perm basis. You will be paid £16.05 per hour (PAYE) with overtime at £23.43 per hour after 40 hours, and shifts Monday to Friday starting at 08:00.

You will handle loading/unloading, update delivery statuses, and coordinate with dispatch to ensure timely deliveries while adhering to safety standards and WTD regulations.

Qualifications

• Full UK licence with 7.5 tonne entitlement (CAT C1).
• 12 months experience required.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling heavily involved including loading and unloading parcels at depots and customer locations.
• Handling devices and company software to update delivery statuses.
• Handle occasional push roller cages as needed, assisting sites with movement when required.
• Reversing in the yard and manoeuvring vehicles with precision, including shunting duties when required.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with company standards.
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain a high level of safety on the road.
• Effectively communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Swansea area. We are looking for multiple 7.5 Tonne drivers to join the team.

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am starts

Pay Rates: £16.05 PAYE Per Hour, over time after 40 hours £23.43ph PAYE

Location: Swansea, SA5 7DU

Job Type: Temp to perm

The role:

• Manual handling heavily involved including loading and unloading parcels at depots and customer locations.


• Handling devices and company software to update delivery statuses


• Handle occasional push roller cages as needed, assisting sites with movement when required.


• Reversing in the yard and manoeuvring vehicles with precision, including shunting duties when required.


• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with company standards.


• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain a high level of safety on the road.


• Effectively communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

Requirements:

• Full UK licence with 7.5 tonne entitlement (CAT C1)


• 12 months experience required.


• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.


• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).


• Full understanding of WTD legislation.


• Excellent communication skills.


• A safety-first mindset.