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7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver
Grafters Recruit Ltd
basildon
Posted 27 Oct 2026
Closing: 26 Nov 2026
Permanent
7.5 Tonne / Van
Competitive
Job Description & Overview
Grafters Recruit are Looking for mare looking for experienced 7.5t Driver to join one of my clients in Basildon in a contract that specialises in Delivery of fruits and vegetables to schools.
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Drivers start at 01: with a normal shift time of roughly 9 - 11 hours.
This will become a Self Employed temp to perm position (school termtime only – 38 weeks) here
£15 ph. during probation period, then fulltime salary of £660 per week plus 6 x £500 attendance payments per year.
Guide - 38 x £660 = £25,080 + 6 x £500 = £3000 – total £28,080 for 38 weeks.
Immediate start – full training given,
BENEFITS:
8 - 10 hour working week 5 days on, #Monday - Friday – Start times Vary from 01.00am – 05.00am
£13.50 - £15.00 per hour
Free on-site parking
Automatically enrolled in company pension after 3 months
Could potentially lead to a full-time position.
Extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more!
Permanent employment contract with an ever evolving and growing market leader
Continuous training and development opportunities including DCPC and further licenses on completion of probation
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees
Healthcare cash plan programme
Pension scheme
Driver Awards and Recognition
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Driving a 7.5 Tonne in a safe manner, complying with all road traffic, and vehicle legislation
Performing vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey and reporting all defects
Ensuring the vehicle and stock are properly always secured and delivered in a safe manner
Always providing a first-class customer service experience
REQUIREMENTS:
This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting – essential that you are physically able to lift items
Valid in-date driving license manual licence
No more than 6 points on driving license
Previous experience in a multi drop role would be advantageous but not essential
Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential
DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate
Grafters Recruit Ltd have five branches, initially a specialist driving agency, in recent years Grafters have focused on growth in new sectors by developing Industrial and commercial desks in each branch with great success.
Grafters Recruit embraces diversity and will seek to promote the benefits of diversity in all our business activities. We will seek to develop a business culture that reflects that belief. We will seek to widen the media in which we recruit to ensure as diverse an employee and candidate base as possible. xrnqpay We will strive to make sure that our clients meet their own diversity targets.
APPLY NOW - if interested you can contact grafters recruit office
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Drivers start at 01: with a normal shift time of roughly 9 - 11 hours.
This will become a Self Employed temp to perm position (school termtime only – 38 weeks) here
£15 ph. during probation period, then fulltime salary of £660 per week plus 6 x £500 attendance payments per year.
Guide - 38 x £660 = £25,080 + 6 x £500 = £3000 – total £28,080 for 38 weeks.
Immediate start – full training given,
BENEFITS:
8 - 10 hour working week 5 days on, #Monday - Friday – Start times Vary from 01.00am – 05.00am
£13.50 - £15.00 per hour
Free on-site parking
Automatically enrolled in company pension after 3 months
Could potentially lead to a full-time position.
Extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more!
Permanent employment contract with an ever evolving and growing market leader
Continuous training and development opportunities including DCPC and further licenses on completion of probation
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees
Healthcare cash plan programme
Pension scheme
Driver Awards and Recognition
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Driving a 7.5 Tonne in a safe manner, complying with all road traffic, and vehicle legislation
Performing vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey and reporting all defects
Ensuring the vehicle and stock are properly always secured and delivered in a safe manner
Always providing a first-class customer service experience
REQUIREMENTS:
This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting – essential that you are physically able to lift items
Valid in-date driving license manual licence
No more than 6 points on driving license
Previous experience in a multi drop role would be advantageous but not essential
Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential
DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate
Grafters Recruit Ltd have five branches, initially a specialist driving agency, in recent years Grafters have focused on growth in new sectors by developing Industrial and commercial desks in each branch with great success.
Grafters Recruit embraces diversity and will seek to promote the benefits of diversity in all our business activities. We will seek to develop a business culture that reflects that belief. We will seek to widen the media in which we recruit to ensure as diverse an employee and candidate base as possible. xrnqpay We will strive to make sure that our clients meet their own diversity targets.
APPLY NOW - if interested you can contact grafters recruit office
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 27 Oct 2026
- Location: basildon
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Licence: 7.5 Tonne / Van
- Category: General
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