3.5 Tonne Driver

3.5 Tonne Driver

Location: Kennington, LondonHours: 47.75 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm, with alternate Saturdays, 7:00am-1:00pmSalary: £32,000-£33,000 per year (depending on experience)

Overview

A 3.5-Tonne Driver is required to support the daily distribution of building materials across London and surrounding areas. This role involves ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of goods to customers and project sites, maintaining high standards of service and vehicle care.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £32,000-£33,000 (depending on experience)

• Pension scheme

• Group life assurance (up to 3 salary, subject to length of service)

• Staff discount

• Company-provided training and safety programs

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Long service awards

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Additional day off for birthday

Responsibilities

• Deliver building materials within the M25 area and occasionally further afield

• Assist with loading and unloading the vehicle as required

• Maintain the delivery vehicle in good condition and to a high standard

• Plan delivery routes effectively to ensure punctual service

• Unload goods safely at customer premises

• Obtain signatures upon delivery and issue invoices

• Process credit card payments during deliveries if required

• Keep delivery records accurate and up-to-date

• Return any undelivered items to the branch at the end of the route

Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)

• Previous experience driving in London

• Strong practical driving skills with excellent awareness of road safety

• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude

• Ability to complete delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records