Job Description
HGV Multi-Drop Driver (5.5-7.5t)
Location:Dartford
Hourly Rate:£16.31
Employment Type:Temporary to Permanent (Initial placement through agency, with potential for permanent employment)
Role Overview:
Our client is currently seeking dependable and customer-focused HGV Multi-Drop Drivers (5.5-7.5t) to support their transport operations in Dartford. This role involves the professional and timely delivery of customer orders across London and the South East. Candidates will initially work on a temporary basis via our agency, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position based on performance.
Working Pattern:
* 5 shifts per week, including weekends
* Start times between 3:30am and 6:30am
* Vehicles are preloaded by our client’s night team for driver convenience
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects
* Ensure vehicle cleanliness and refuel as required
* Accurately unload deliveries at customer premises, following delivery documentation
* Complete collections from customers and suppliers when required
* Adhere to all road traffic laws and our client’s operating procedures
Candidate Requirements:
* Valid UK manual driving licence, CPC qualification, and TACHO card (Essential)
* Strong geographical knowledge of London, Greater London, and the South East
* Confident driving in urban and regional environments
* Excellent time management and communication skills
* Reliable, punctual, and capable of lifting loads up to 25kg
Benefits Upon Permanent Appointment:
* 30 days annual leave plus 22 additional days off throughout the year
* Subsidised on-site restaurant (breakfast, lunch, and dinner available) at discounted prices
* Generous staff discount on over 4,000 products
* Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice schemes
* Internal Mental Health First Aiders and external support through the Employee Assistance Programme
* Inclusive workplace culture committed to equality, diversity, and employee wellbeing