7.5t Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">7.5t Home Delivery Driver – Ipswich</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Flexible People Ltd are currently recruiting 7.5t Home Delivery Drivers for a well-known multinational client based in Ipswich.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced 7.5t Driver / Home Delivery Driver to join a large, established organisation, with the potential to secure a permanent position and access excellent long-term career opportunities.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role – 7.5t Home Delivery Driver</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a 7.5t Home Delivery Driver, you will work alongside a Drivers Mate, delivering large and heavy goods directly to customers' homes.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Products can include:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">TVs and electrical goods</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Flat-pack furniture</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Gym equipment</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">White goods</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Other large household products</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role involves delivering products into the customer's room of choice, so you must be physically fit and comfortable with regular heavy lifting and manual handling. Full training will be provided on the delivery process.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">7.5t Home Delivery Driver – Hours & Pay</p>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Pay: £17.15 per hour including holiday pay</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Overtime: £22.97 per hour after 48 hours</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>06:00 start</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Shifts approximately 8–10 hours</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>5 or 6-day working rota</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Company operates 7 days a week</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Weekend work required</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Potential for a permanent contract after 12 weeks</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assessment & Induction</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Successful applicants will complete:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A 7.5t driving assessment</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Multiple-choice Highway Code and tachograph exam</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Subsequent company induction</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Newly qualified 7.5t Drivers are welcome to apply.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Permanent Benefits</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">After 12 weeks, successful candidates may be offered a permanent contract directly with the company. Benefits include:</p>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Free on-site parking</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Hundreds of discounts, including retail, childcare and gym</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Affordable loans</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Enhanced pension scheme</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Competitive annual salary</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>24/7 employee support service for you and your family</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Free counselling and wellbeing support</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">7.5t Home Delivery Driver –</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You must have:</p>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A valid UK driving licence</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid CPC</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid Digital Tachograph</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>No more than 6 points on your licence</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>No DD, DR or NI convictions</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy products</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good communication and customer service skills</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reliable and organised approach to work</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Your own steel toe-cap safety boots</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Your own high-vis vest</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Drug and alcohol testing may be carried out at any time at the client's discretion. A drug and alcohol test will also be completed as part of the assessment process.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Due to the high volume of applications, please apply with your CV only. We will contact shortlisted candidates to discuss the position further</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 09 Oct 2026
- Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Licence: 7.5 Tonne / Van
- Category: Distribution
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