Job Title: Driver 3.5 Tonne
Pay rate: £11.60 + overtime
Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and experienced 3.5 Tonne Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of goods, as well as loading and unloading items at various destinations.
Who we are: A leading provider of community equipment services to local authorities and the NHS across the UK.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a 3.5 tonne vehicle to transport goods to various locations.
- Load and unload goods, ensuring items are handled with care to prevent damage.
- Verify the accuracy of delivery documents and ensure all items are accounted for during loading and unloading.
- Assembling equipment
- Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance checks to ensure the vehicle is in good working condition.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicate effectively with customers and team members to coordinate deliveries and resolve any issues.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries and vehicle logs.
Requirements:
- Valid driver's license for operating a 3.5 tonne vehicle. (no CD, DD, DR, IN endorsements)
- Proven experience as a 3.5 tonne driver or similar role.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy items.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work varying hours and overtime if needed.
- Must be available to cover an on-call rota including 1 weekend in 11 which may involve evening and night-time calls this also includes 10 am star
- Must be available to cover evenings one week in 11, 10am - till finish covering our emergency same day service
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for career advancement
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If you are a dedicated and skilled driver looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Osborne Appointments who are acting as a recruitment agency.
Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will be in contact with you within 3 days. Established in 1995, Osborne Appointments is an independently owned recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements