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About The Role
Rapier Employment is recruiting permanent Class 1 Drivers for an established client based in Bicester. The role offers a salary of £17.31 to £18.43 per hour and involves trunking operations, collecting parts from third-party suppliers and delivering them back to the central site. Working patterns include morning or night shifts, Monday to Thursday with occasional Fridays. Candidates must hold a C+E licence for over twelve months and pass an interview and assessment. Daily duties involve overseeing secure loading, performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting defects, and maintaining electronic logs. Runs vary between one and two per shift, with no handballing involved.
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Job Role
- Trunking collecting parts from 3rd party companies and delivering back to site
- Oversee loading of goods and ensure goods are securely loaded. No handballing involved
- Runs can vary from 1-2 depending on customer requirements
- Completing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks, and reporting any defects or issues
- Maintain accurate electronic records via the tablet
Requirements
- Full UK licence (C+E)
- CPC card
- Digi card
- Held C+E for 12 months


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Interviews and Assessments
Interviews and assessments available to drivers who have held C+E for over 12 months.
Pay
£17.31 - £18.34 per hour
Hours
Starts available - morning & night shifts. Site usually require at least a 4 hour window for planning purposes.
Days
Monday to Thursday with occasional Fridays
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Please hit apply or reach out to the Rapier Didcot branch if interested.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Rapier Employment is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
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