Job Description
7.5 TONNE DELIVERY DRIVER
MONDAY - FRIDAY: START TIMES BETWEEN 04.30 - 07.00
£14.00 PER HOUR
People Solutions are currently recruiting for 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join our well-established client based in Kelso, Scottish Borders.
This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay and room to grow and progress.
This role will be a Team Leader role, which will be ongoing for the right candidate.
You must undergo a DS/DBS check for this role.
Benefits
* Ongoing work
* Weekly pay
* Training provided
* Immediate starts
* Employee Well-being Program
* Guaranteed minimum pay of 50 hours per week, even if routes are completed in less time
Day to Day Duties
Your duties as a 7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver will involve but not be limited to:
* Multi-drop deliveries during the working day, between 20-25 drops per day
* Loading & unloading boxes/packages for onward delivery
* Loading the vehicle for the following days deliveries
* Ensuring that all loads are safe and secure
* Conducting vehicle inspections and reporting any faults to management
* Operating a 7.5 Tonne refrigerated vehicle in a safe and efficient manner
* Maintaining accurate records including delivery notes, vehicle maintenance checks, incident reports, and accident reports
* Ensuring positive and effective communication with staff at delivery points
* Adhering to food hygiene regulations while transporting food
* Monitoring and maintaining the correct temperature regime of the refrigeration unit
Essential Skills
As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will need to:
* Hold a valid UK Category C1 Licence
* Have a minimum of twelve months experience driving C1 vehicles
* No more than six penalty points for minor infringements and no major endorsement codes
* Have a valid UK CPC Card and 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
* Be of good repute (you must undergo a DS/DBS check for this role)
Desirable Experience
* Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial
* Basic food hygiene knowledge (training provided upon commencement of employment)
Training
* Internal training on food hygiene
* Vehicle maintenance and safety procedures
* Compliance training on legal and regulatory requirements
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