Removals 3.5 Tonne Driver

Red Recruits; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Removals 3.5T Driver to join a busy international removals team in Suffolk. The successful candidate will drive vehicles, manage customer goods, and ensure safety checks. The role offers a salary of up to £34,000 depending on experience. Applicants must hold an HGV 2 licence and have good customer care skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and physical strength.
• Prior warehouse or forklift experience is advantageous.
• Reliable drivers with good communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive, move, and handle customer possessions.
• Interact with customers and colleagues effectively.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately.
• Conduct daily vehicle and safety checks.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer care

Packing/unpacking

Loading/unloading

Problem-solving skills

Education

HGV 2 / Category C licence

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 Suffolk.

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 in the movement of goods across the UK and Europe.
3. Assisting in the moving and handling of customer goods, including driving to and from various locations across the UK and Europe.
4. Packing and wrapping customer goods, and manually 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. Undertaking regular training as required.

We are keen to speak with 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 advantageous.

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

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