Removals Porter / Category C 18 Tonne Driver

Red Recruits; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A removals company based in London is seeking an experienced Removals Porter / Category C 18 Tonne Driver for a full-time position. The role involves driving company vehicles, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining professionalism while delivering services. Candidates must be physically strong and possess a Category C driving license. A competitive salary of approximately £35,000 is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving 18-tonne vehicles required.
• Physical strength essential for handling goods.
• Professionalism and courtesy expected at all times.

Responsibilities

• Driving 18, 12, 7.5, and 3.5-tonne vehicles safely.
• Introducing yourself to customers as the main point of contact.
• Working as part of a team to handle customer goods safely.

Skills

Customer care

Packing/Unpacking

Loading/Unloading

Problem-solving

Education

Category C driving license

Job description

Due to business growth, our client, a removals company based in London, is looking to recruit an experienced Removals Porter / Category C 18 Tonne Driver to join their busy team.

As a Removals Porter / Category C 18 Tonne Driver, you will undertake standard Porter and Porter-Driver responsibilities, as well as acting as a Foreman on some jobs. When not the appointed Foreman, you will work as a porter under the supervision of the Foreman. Your responsibilities include driving 18, 12, 7.5, and 3.5-tonne vehicles between the warehouse and customer addresses, complying with driver restrictions related to driver CPC requirements.

Removals Porter / Category C 18 Tonne Driver duties include:

• Introducing yourself to the customer as the main point of contact.
• Keeping the customer informed and ensuring all their requirements are met.
• Driving company vehicles, ensuring they are roadworthy, clean, fueled, and legally parked, and returning them to the fleet in good condition.
• Working as part of a team to handle customer goods safely.
• Exceeding customer expectations through understanding, planning, and careful delivery.
• Maintaining professionalism, politeness, and courtesy at all times.
• Adhering to company policies on driver and vehicle safety.

Having a Category C driving license and physical strength are essential for this role.

We are interested in speaking with removals professionals experienced in driving 18-tonne vehicles, as well as possessing customer care, packing/unpacking, loading/unloading, and problem-solving skills.

This is a full-time, permanent position, averaging 44 hours per week, in a pattern of 6 days one week, then 5 days the next.

The successful candidate will be offered approximately £35,000, depending on experience and skills.

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