7.5 Tonne Driver

7.5 Tonne Driver

Location: Ipswich
Pay Rate: 15.31
Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday
Start Time: From 06:00am
Contract: Ongoing / Temp-to-Perm
Pay: Weekly
Start Date: Immediate starts available

Rapier Employment are currently recruiting for 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join our well-established logistics client based in Ipswich .
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers looking for ongoing work, competitive pay, full training and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with a leading logistics business.

Why Apply?

• 15.31 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing work with temp-to-perm opportunities
• Immediate starts available
• Full training and ongoing support
• Modern fleet of vehicles
• Overtime opportunities available
• Work as part of a 2-person delivery crew
• Industry-related training and development

The Role
As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will work alongside a Driver's Mate to complete multi-drop home deliveries.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing multi-drop home deliveries to customers' homes
• Delivering heavy goods and household appliances
• Carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting as part of a two-person team
• Planning delivery routes and completing deliveries efficiently
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects
• Maintaining accurate Digital Tachograph records and delivery paperwork
• Providing professional and friendly customer service at each delivery
• Following all road transport legislation and company procedures

Shift Pattern
You will be required to work one of the following shift patterns:

• Sunday to Thursday
• Tuesday to Saturday

Start times are from 06:00.
Overtime may also be available.

What We're Looking For
To be considered for this 7.5 Tonne Driver position, you will need:

• A valid UK Driving Licence
• A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 6 months driving experience
• A flexible approach to weekend working
• Ability to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting
• A reliable, professional and punctual attitude
• Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check

Experience That Would Be Beneficial
Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Multi-drop delivery
• Home delivery
• 7.5 Tonne
• Delivering large or bulky goods
• Furniture or household appliance delivery
• Customer-facing delivery roles

Training & Support
You will receive industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment , helping you settle into the role and understand the delivery operation.

Interested?
If you're an experienced 7.5 Tonne Driver looking for ongoing work, excellent rates of pay, weekly pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position , we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Rapier Employment recruitment team will be in touch.

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