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Total Recruitment Support ltd
Driver 7.5 tonne
Plymouth, Devon
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Salary
- 14.50 - 20.40 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Total Recruitment Support ltd
- Closes
- 12 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Total Recruitment are currently seeking a skilled 7.5 Customer Delivery and Installation Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle to transport goods and materials to various locations.
This is a temporary to permanent role (12 weeks probation period through the agency - once this is completed you will be offered a direct contract).
Shift pattern:
0700 - 1900 (5 on 3 off)
Duties:
To safely deliver, install and demonstrate White Goods, Televisions and Cookers in our customers property (training provided)
Engaging with customers, keeping them informed and ensuring their delivery and our installation is carried out to the highest standard following best practice guidance
To maintain regular contact with your site throughout the day to meet any changes to a customer delivery request, discussing and escalating unplanned issues, seeking guidance and adapting as necessary
To ensure the handheld operating device (Savvy) is always used correctly by completing visits and obtaining customer signatures
To liaise with Manufacturers at the point of delivery when necessary
To handle all products safely and with care, supporting your colleagues to do the same
Able to meet the physical requirements of the role
To ensure you follow continuous professional development, maintaining your driving license and ensuring required training and knowledge is kept up to date
Requirements:
- Valid UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement
- Previous experience as a delivery driver or in commercial driving
- Ability to handle goods safely and securely during loading and unloading
- Good knowledge of road safety regulations and traffic laws
Experience:
A passion for delivering excellent customer service
To utilise equipment and correctly handle products to ensure best practice for a safe delivery e.g., following manual handling and Health and Safety training
Qualifications:
A Full UK/EU C1 driving license (with a maximum of 6 penalty point), or meet criteria to work towards license
Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence Qualification (DCPC)
Driver Qualification Card (DQC) - Desirable
Valid Digital Tachograph card
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: GBP14.50-GBP20.40 per hour
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DDW
Ad ID: 5416955022
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