7.5 Tonne Driver
1 day ago
£13.05–£14.08 hourly
Full-time
Dunston, Gateshead
Salary:
£13.05 per hour (rising to £13.55 from 01.07.2025, and to £14.08 from 01.01.2026) Following pre-planned routes daily, you will be driving a fleet of Mercedes vehicles, up to 7.5 tonnes, making collections and deliveries from customer premises throughout Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding areas. You will receive full training from our specialised training centre followed by one-to-one training at the depot which is all fully paid for including wages. The job does involve heavy lifting so you must be fit and without previous lifting injuries and have a willingness to follow company procedures ensuring safe working practices. What you need for the job role? A valid and full UK driving licence with min 2 years 7.5t driving experience Valid CPC 10 year checkable work history Good understanding of written and verbal English Be able to pass basic checks – Credit, Identity and Criminal Personal Requirements Punctuality when rostered Smart appearance Deliver excellent customer service Safe manual handling Reliable, trusting and dependable Summary of Benefits £13.05 per hour Double time for bank holidays 4 shifts per week Company contribution Pension scheme 23 days holiday Full training given achieving an SIA license Full uniform provided