7.5 Tonne Driver

Staffline is currently recruiting 7.5 Tonne Drivers, in the Sheffield S9 area.

This is a customer facing role and customer experience is the most important part. Primarily delivering sofas and wardrobes as part of a 2 person delivery team.

Pay Rates are as below:

• £13.00 Per Hour
• £19.50 Overtime applicable after 48 hours
• Shift start times are between: 04:30-06:00
• Monday Saturday

There is a 3-day induction for this role which is paid for.

This role is hands on, it involves heavy lifting/ handling and is full of variety. It is therefore essential that the successful applicant is capable to carry out this nature of work.

Your Time at Work

• As a two-person delivery team you will be equally responsible for maintaining a safe working environment.
• Exceed customer expectations in the delivery and installation/fitting of their furniture
• Construct items in customer`s homes as per our contract guidelines, removing waste packaging and returning it to the site for appropriate waste disposal
• Ensure first class customer service is experienced at all times
• Communicate with clients and head office to inform of any difficulties while attempting to make a delivery.
• Complete all internal stock transfers in order to maximise vehicle utilisation
• Ensure all documentation is completed and returned accurately at the end of each journey
• Adhere to specified time restrictions given under current legislation
• Ensure correct completion of tachographs in line with legislative and company policy/procedural requirements
• Ensure all vehicles checks are performed at the start and at the end of each journey, reporting all defects as per the current procedure
• Drive the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to road traffic regulations
• Ensure the vehicle is appropriately secured at all times
• Report any issues or discrepancies to the Transport Office/ Supervisor as soon as they are identified

Our Perfect Worker

• A valid in date LGV, HGV Class 2 licence or 7.5t grandfather rights licence
• To hold valid Digital Tachograph card
• A full Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• A good understanding of Drivers hours, legislation, and WTD
• To have no more than 6 points on your licence
• Outstanding communication skills targeted at handling customers face to face and over the phone
• Exceptional time management, working to tight deadlines
• Capable of working well under pressure
• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• Great attention to detail
• Team player
• Previous work experience in assembly or fitting operations (desirable)
• Up to date DBS

Key Information and Benefits

• Long distance routes are roughly 10 drops, where as more local routes are close to 25.
• 65% of the deliveries will include elements of build.
• Start times 04:30-06:00.
• O/T after 48hrs.
• 3 day induction - inductions paid.
• DBS Required.
• Deliveries are 2 person.

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About Staffline

Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you.

We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you.

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