Job title
7.5T Driver
Location
Daventry
Commutable from
Northampton, Rugby, Coventry
Rate of pay: £15.69ph
Type of role: Temporary on-going
Days required & shift pattern
Tuesday - Friday
Start time 04:00 – 06:00
Minimum 8-hour shift, some longer days if busy
Full description of the role
£14.00 per hour (PAYE) / £15.69per hour (PAYE Advanced inc. holiday pay)
4-day week Tuesday to Friday - no weekends!
Drivers’ key responsibilities:
• To deliver the highest standard of service and be a brand ambassador for the business.
• Provide an efficient and ‘First in Class’ delivery service to our customers.
• Drive safely, obeying the rules of the road
• To always adhere to Health & Safety Policies and procedures.
• To contribute effectively in our team environment.
• Complete a daily vehicle and equipment pre-trip and post trip check using our Defect reporting processes and systems.
• Ensure all customer delivery details are captured accurately via use of the PDA system.
Ideally you will have:
• A great customer focus with a flexible and adaptable approach to deliver outstanding results
• A fully adaptable approach to work
• The ability to use your own initiative to ensure the customer receives their goods in a safe and timely manner
• Category C1 licence (no more than 3 points)
• Experience of working in a multi-drop environment.
Skills / qualifications
Valid C1 licence (7.5T)
Valid Tachograph & CPC
No more than 6 Points or Major Offences
Minimum of 12 months Class 2 driving experience
Ability to lift and handle heavy items safely
Flexible schedule to accommodate varying delivery demands
Commitment to safety and compliance with company policies and procedures
Why work with Driver Hire
Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Northamptonshire but it’s more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2024), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (69%) said they would ‘definitely’ recommend working for us
