7.5 Tonne Driver (Afternoons)

Location:

Tamworth (B77) – Staffordshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£13.50 – £16.88 per hour

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Transport, Logistics & Distribution Jobs

Advertiser:

Kenect Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

130674887

Posted On:

17 June 2024

Kenect Recruitment is looking to hire a 7.5t Delivery Driver in Dordon, Tamworth!

Note: This job is for Kenect Recruitment but will take place at a client’s worksite.

Salary: Between GBP13.50 – GBP16.88 per hour – plus holiday pay accrued at a rate of 12.07%

Want to join our team as a 7.5t Delivery Driver?

“Our client’s distribution network comprises of 18 depots nationwide, enabling them to make over 11,500 daily deliveries of chilled and frozen produce to third party customers”.

About the role:

From the simple sandwich to a range of chilled foods, our client’s customer’s need fresh stock – daily, and you could be part of their nationwide team making some of the 3.5 million deliveries each year, keeping Britain fed!

We’re seeking experienced, customer-facing delivery drivers. You would be expected to work five days per week. With this shift pattern, there will be no Saturday work and a rest day off in the week on rotation.

On-the-job (paid) training is provided, and you will be partnered with another team member to begin with. If you are keen to progress, our client can also offer development opportunities to further your career.

Shift patterns:

* Afternoon shifts between Sunday and Friday each week (no Saturday work)
* 5 shifts per week
* Rotating rest day off throughout the week
* Start times between 12pm Midday – 14.00 pm

The all-important details:

* Between 15-20 drops per shift on average
* Routes planned in at 8-10 hours long
* Overtime premiums are payable after 42 hours worked each week time and one quarter
* Must be prepared to help load vehicles as and when needed

Benefits:

* Holiday accrual
* Company pension contributions
* Secure car park for your car or bike
* On-site subsidised food
* Weekly pay
* On-the-job training
* Promotion and progression opportunities
* Permanent positions available for the right candidate(s).

So, that’s all the good stuff – what about the essentials?

To be considered eligible for this position, you must meet our requirements below, and be available to attend an on-site paid driving assessment and induction prior to starting.

* Must hold a valid UK driving licence for a minimum of 6 months
* Must have experience driving 7.5 tonne vehicles (ideally refrigerated but not essential)
* Must be prepared to work afternoons and Sundays
* Must have no more than 3 penalty points on license for minor offences
* Must have a high-visibility vest and safety boots
* Must be prepared to attend a paid driving assessment and induction prior to starting

Interested?

Then don’t hang about – we expect this role to go quickly!

What are you waiting for?

Apply today!

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