7.5 Tonne Lorry Drivers - Barnsley surrounding areas

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Barnsley area. We are looking for several dedicated 7.5 Tonne drivers to join the team on nights. 

Hours: Shifts across Monday to Saturday (Sunday night to Friday night), midnight to 2am start times (approximately 8-10 hours shifts). 

Pay Rates (2 payment options): 

•  £14.43 (PAYE). 

• £16.16 (with holiday pay). 

Location: Barnsley, S74. 

Job Type: Long term ongoing. 

The role: 

• Pick up the vehicle from our client's site and drive to our client's customer location. 

• Driver will be required to load the van on occasion with the designated items and the vehicle will be sealed after loading (a photograph of the interior will be taken). 

• Following this, driver will then commute to one of our client's depots and unload the vehicle under supervision when required, documenting the unloaded items by taking a photo of the interior. 

• Returning to the original depot empty. 

• Occasionally doing collection runs as required. 

Requirements: 

• Full UK driving licence with 7.5 Tonne entitlement (category C1). 

• Minimum of 3 months proven experience. 

• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card. 

• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).  

• Successful completion of assessment, including theory element which is two questionnaires based on drivers' hours and road laws and a practical element which will be based on yard reversing and a short driving test. 

• Full understanding of WTD legislation. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• A safety-first mindset. 

• Be accustomed to working unsociable hours. 

Benefits: 

· Full training and support for new pass drivers. 

· Guaranteed work all year round. 

· Choose your own shifts, with shifts to suit all availabilities. 

· Clinic days on-site to support drivers with training and areas they require support. 

· Onsite recruitment team for day to day assistance. 

For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!