7.5T Driver
Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group
Location: Birmingham
Day rate: £15.00 per hour
Night rate: £16.00 per hour
Shift length: Approximately 10–12 hours
Start times: Afternoon and evening shifts
The Recruitment Group is currently recruiting experienced 7.5T Drivers for straightforward trunking and collection work based in Birmingham.
The position mainly involves A-to-B trunking runs, followed by a reload or collection before returning to the base or client. With limited multidrop activity, this is uncomplicated driving work offering average shifts of approximately 10–12 hours.
Key responsibilities- Completing scheduled A-to-B trunking runs
- Collecting or reloading goods before returning to base
- Following planned routes and transport schedules
- Carrying out vehicle checks before and after each shift
- Ensuring loads are secure before travelling
- Completing all required transport and collection paperwork
- Communicating with the transport office regarding delays or issues
- Reporting vehicle defects promptly
- Complying with drivers’ hours and Working Time regulations
- Maintaining a safe and professional standard of driving
You will need:
- A valid UK Category C1 entitlement
- A valid Driver CPC qualification
- A valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous 7.5T commercial driving experience
- A good understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations
- The ability to complete shifts averaging 10–12 hours
- Availability for afternoon, evening or night work
- A reliable and professional approach
- An acceptable driving record, subject to licence checks
Previous trunking or collection experience would be beneficial, although the work is straightforward and suitable for drivers from a range of 7.5T backgrounds.
What the role offers- £15.00 per hour for day shifts
- £16.00 per hour for night shifts
- Mainly straightforward A-to-B trunking
- Reload or collection work followed by a return to base
- Limited multidrop activity
- Average shifts of approximately 10–12 hours
- Afternoon, evening and night work
- Birmingham-based position
To apply, submit your CV or contact The Recruitment Group to discuss your experience and availability.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.