GR Employment Ltd is currently recruiting a 7.5 Ton Courier Driver to be based at one of our key customer sites in Raunds (NN9 6NY). This role involves the daily delivery and collection of shipments, ensuring that our customers enjoy a consistently high-quality service enhanced by your speed, passion, and a can-do attitude.
Working Hours & Benefits:
Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (start/finish times may vary with workload).
Pay: £15.07/hour
Overtime: £23.43/hour (after 13 weeks)
Breaks: 45 minutes unpaid break
Please note that this is a temporary position, which may lead to a full-time opportunity.
Key responsibilities:
Complete around 20 multi-drop deliveries and collections per day, including loose loading.
Accurately record driving and working hours in line with road transport legislation.
Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and ensure proper vehicle maintenance.
Adhere to company driving standards, including safe loading and load security.
Operate handheld scanners and work efficiently to meet warehouse dispatch deadlines.
Maintain excellent planning and organisational skills to manage delivery schedules.
Deliver a high standard of customer service, showing flexibility and a can-do attitude.
Support site security procedures, promptly reporting any concerns.
Be open to ongoing training and development, attending required courses as needed.
Adapt to occasional changes in delivery routes based on business needs.
Job qualifications:
Full UK Driving Licence with C1 entitlement (7.5 ton).
Digital Tachograph Card and CPC qualification.
Minimum 2 years’ professional driving experience (insurance requirement).
Prior multi-drop courier experience (preferred).
Strong customer-facing skills and ability to work under pressure.
Keen attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Knowledge of transport regulations and health & safety standards.
Job benefits:
- Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata
- Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
- Weekly pay and pension scheme