7.5T Driver

A Ferndown-based client is seeking 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join their team, offering job security and a supportive work environment. The role includes collecting and delivering various goods while maintaining excellent customer service. Candidates should possess a valid Category C1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC, and a clean driving record, along with a minimum of two years' driving experience. Flexible shifts are available, with competitive pay ranging from £14.00 to £16.00 per hour, alongside a benefits package that includes pension and training opportunities. Backline aims to foster long-term relationships and career development for its drivers.

*Are you a 7.5T looking for your next permanent role? Are you seeking job security?*
Our Ferndown based client is looking for a 7.5T Driver to join their team!
Join our team as a 7.5 Tonne Driver!
We’re searching for enthusiastic 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join our team and deliver exceptional service to our clients across Dorset. This diverse role can offer a mix of day and night shifts, Monday-Friday, with opportunities for overtime and double-time pay.
Working for Backline is not just a job, it can be a career! We listen and find you work that suits you.
All our staff are treated as valued members of the Backline family. We consider our truckers to be some of the best professional drivers in the U.K. and we treat them with the respect they deserve. That’s why when you join our team, you get great employee benefits, incredible training, and some of the best career development opportunities in the market.
Your responsibilities as a 7.5 Tonne Driver:
* Collecting and delivering pallets, fridge goods, and more…
* Maintaining excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
* Ensuring your vehicle is clean and the paperwork is completed.
* Demonstrating strong knowledge of the Dorset area and road network.
* Experience in strapping loads is advantageous, however some training will be provided.
What we’re looking for:
* Valid Category C1 Driving Licence
* Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
* Clean driving record (no more than 6 points, no DD/DR in the last 5 years)
* Minimum 2 years’ 7.5 tonne driving experience
* Authorised to work in the UK
* Flexible attitude
* Own transportation (public transport may not be reliable)
What we offer:
* Flexible schedule: Choose day shifts (6:00 – 8:00 AM), or night shifts (18:00 – 19:00 PM).
* Competitive salary: £14.00 – £16.00 per hour PAYE with overtime paid at enhanced rates.
* Benefits package: Pension, holiday pay, weekly pay, contract and temp-to-perm opportunities, Platinum Drivers Scheme.
* Development & growth: Free CPC training, upskilling opportunities (Class 1, Class 2, HIAB, ADR, Forklift, Moffett), and career advancement.
* Company perks: Overtime, double-time shifts, uniform and PPE provided, 24/7 support.
Backline cannot be compared to traditional recruitment businesses. We look to build long term relationships with drivers by offering unique benefits, enhancing skills, maximising pay and making full-time, permanent employment a reality.
If you’re ready to take your career to new heights in a supportive and dynamic environment, don’t miss this opportunity, APPLY NOW!
We are always on the look for HGV drivers, so should this role not be suitable for you please do get in touch on to see what other opportunities we have.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: BLK7.5