Removals 3.5 Tonne Driver

Red Recruits; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Removals 3.5T Drivers to join a busy international removals team in Edinburgh. The role involves driving, moving, and handling customers' goods across the UK and Europe. Successful candidates will earn up to £34,000 based on skills and experience. A HGV 2 / Category C licence and strong customer care abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• HGV 2 / Category C licence required.
• Experience in customer service and handling goods.
• Physical strength for lifting and moving goods.

Responsibilities

• Drive and handle customers' household goods.
• Assist in the moving and packing of items.
• Complete daily vehicle and safety checks.

Skills

Customer care

Packing/Unpacking

Loading/Unloading

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic and experienced van/3.5T Drivers to join our client's busy and growing international removals team in Edinburgh.

Having a full UK driving licence and physical strength is vital for this role.

As a Removals 3.5T Driver, you will be responsible for driving, moving, and handling customers' household and personal possessions.

Removals 3.5T Driver duties include:

1. Shadowing current drivers initially to learn the role, routes, and build confidence.
2. Interacting and communicating effectively with customers and colleagues during the movement of goods across the UK and Europe.
3. Assisting in the moving and handling of customer goods, including driving to and from locations over long and short distances across the UK and Europe.
4. Packing and wrapping customer goods, then manually and physically lifting (aided and unaided) onto vehicles or into locations.
5. Completing necessary on-the-job paperwork to a high standard.
6. Undertaking daily vehicle and safety checks, routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks), and reporting any defects.
7. Following H&S guidelines and carrying out Banks-person duties.
8. Participating in regular training sessions.

We're keen to speak to reliable drivers who hold the necessary HGV 2 / Category C licence, along with customer care, packing/unpacking, loading/unloading, and problem-solving skills. Previous warehouse or forklift experience would be an advantage.

In return, the successful Removals 3.5T Driver will be offered up to £34,000, depending on skills and experience.

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