At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver bathroom and plumbing products across Kent and London, ensuring excellent customer service.
- Company: Join a well-established business with a supportive team in Marden, Tonbridge.
- Benefits: Earn £12.96 per hour, with overtime pay and monthly bonuses up to £130.
- Other info: Flexible hours with regular nights out and potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Secure a long-term driving role with opportunities for permanent employment and full training.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid Category C1 licence and commercial driving experience.
The predicted salary is between 12.96 - 12.96 £ per hour.
Location: Marden, Tonbridge
Pay: £12.96 per hour | £16.70 per hour overtime
Driver Hire is recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver on behalf of our client based in Marden, Tonbridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, hardworking driver looking for a long-term, stable role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
Pay & Benefits
- £12.96 per hour
- £16.70 per hour overtime (paid once monthly minimum hours have been completed)
- £50 per night out
- Monthly bonus of up to £130 (subject to company bonus criteria, including vehicle care and driving standards)
- Temp to perm opportunity after a successful qualifying period
- Full training provided, including product knowledge and warehouse processes
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Early starts from 4:00am onwards
- Typically around 10-hour shifts (9 paid hours after a 1-hour unpaid break)
- Regular nights out are required - typically 1-2 per week, although this can increase to up to 4 depending on workload
- Occasional weekend flexibility may be required, including returning on a Saturday morning or travelling on a Sunday to be ready for a Monday delivery
The Role
You'll be delivering bathroom and plumbing products to trade customers across Kent, London and the wider South East. For nights out, you will head towards Devon. This role involves driving both 7.5 tonne vehicles and company vans, depending on operational requirements.
Duties include:
- Multi-drop and bulk deliveries to trade customers
- Loading and unloading bathroom and plumbing products
- Manual handling and heavy lifting throughout the day
- Providing excellent customer service
- Completing delivery paperwork accurately and safely
What We're Looking For
- Commercial driving experience
- A valid Category C1 (7.5T) licence
- Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Maximum of 3 penalty points
- A reliable, hardworking attitude with excellent customer service skills
- Physically fit and comfortable with regular heavy lifting
- Flexible to complete nights out and occasional weekend work when required
This is a great opportunity for someone local who is looking for a secure, long-term driving role with a well-established business and a supportive team. Apply online today or contact Driver Hire for more information.
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