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7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

People Solutions
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Barnsley, South Yorkshire S73 0TB, England

Salary

£12.5 - £25 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a 7.5 Tonne Driver based in Barnsley, requiring candidates to work 5 days out of 7 with start times from 04:00.
  • The pay rate ranges from £12.50 to £25.00 per hour, depending on the day and hours worked.
  • Applicants must have a minimum of 24 months of continuous driving experience and hold a valid UK Category C1 Licence, CPC Card, and Digi Card.
  • Key responsibilities include delivering building materials, performing vehicle inspections, and adhering to traffic laws while communicating effectively with dispatch and customers.
  • Benefits include excellent hourly rates, ongoing work, weekly pay, onsite canteen, and training provided.

7.5 TONNE DRIVER

Working 5 Days out of 7 (rota provided)

Start times from 04:00

PAY RATE: £12.50 - £25.00 PER HOUR

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our well-established client based in Barnsley.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering great rates of pay and room to grow and progress.

To be considered for this role you MUST have a minimum of 24 months of continuous driving experience.

Benefits

As a 7.5T Driver you will receive the following benefits:

  • Excellent Hourly Rates
  • Ongoing Work
  • Weekly Pay
  • Onsite Canteen
  • Training Provided
  • Immediate Starts
  • Employee Well-being Program

Rates of Pay (PAYE):

  • Basic: £12.50
  • Overtime after 8 hours: £18.75
  • Saturday: £18.75
  • Sunday: £25.00
  • Bank Holiday: £25.00

Day to Day Duties

Your duties as a 7.5T Driver will involve but not be limited to:

  • Delivering most building materials and home interior improvements products (not bathrooms and kitchens)
  • Operate and drive various 7.5t vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to and from delivery locations
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Ensure all cargo is loaded and secured properly
  • Adhere to traffic laws and regulations
  • Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers
  • Report any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
  • Assist with loaded and unloading of cargo as needed

Essential Skills

As a 7.5T Driver you will need to:

  • Must be able to work as a team
  • Have a minimum of 24 months of continuous driving experience Category C1 vehicles
  • No more than six penalty points for minor infringements and no major endorsement codes
  • Must be able to use PDA (personal digital assistant)
  • Hold a valid UK Category C1 Licence and have a valid UK CPC Card & UK Digi Card
  • Must be able to speak and read a good level of English
  • Punctuality and excellent time keeping skills
  • Have a good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable Experience

  • Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial
  • Previous experience with multi drop deliveries will be beneficial

Training

  • Six hour online training must be completed before attending assessment.
  • Driver's Assessment will have to be completed
  • After successful Assessment, there will be an on-job training

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