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Night 7.5 Tonne Driver

Watts Farm
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Aylesford, Kent ME20 7NA, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for an experienced Night 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Transport team in Aylesford, working five night shifts per week starting at 5pm.
  • The role involves multidrop deliveries of fresh produce to customers in London, Kent, and surrounding areas, with an average of 48 hours of work per week.
  • Candidates must have a full UK driving license, previous 7.5 tonne experience, and a CPC qualification, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, along with benefits such as 31 days of holiday, staff discounts, and training opportunities.
  • Applicants should have a minimum of one year of relevant experience to be considered for this role.

Are you an experienced, professional driver looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a Night 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Transport team, working night shift, based from Aylesford.

You will work 5 shifts per week, starting at 5pm. You will work an average of 48 hours per week.

Where will you be driving:

  • London, Kent, and surrounding areas

What will you be doing:

  • Multidrop deliveries of fresh produce to customers
  • Defect reporting ensuring vehicle checks are completed daily before departure and all orders are loaded correctly
  • Ensure deliveries are made in a timely manner and excellent service is given to the customer
  • Collection of goods to the main depot
  • Full training will be provided to ensure the successful candidate is comfortable with the routes.

What Key Skills / Experience do you need:

  • Full UK Driving licence
  • Previous 7.5 tonne experience and CPC qualification
  • Minimum of C1 Licence and CPC/Tacho card
  • Reliable and professional
  • Integrity / Strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
  • Adaptable and able to make decisions
  • Experience in a similar work environment would be an advantage

A little bit about us:

Watts Farms is a third-generation family-run farming business, established in 1952. Growers, Packers and Distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitability industry across Kent, London and surrounding areas. We have recently diversified into direct Home Deliveries offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from our own farms as well as a full range of grocery, dairy, alcohol and pantry goods.

What we can offer you…

  • 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Payment reward for Friend Referrals
  • 20% staff discount on our online shop
  • Long Service Awards
  • Development & Training opportunities
  • Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

If you have the requirements listed to become our Night 7.5 Tonne Driver, please click ‘apply' today. We'd love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test

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