7.5 Tonne Driver

7.5 Tonne Driver

• Location: Hoddesdon
• Pay Rate: £19.56 per hour (including LLA)
• Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Saturday
• Start Time: From 06:00am
• Contract: Ongoing / Temp-to-Perm
• Pay: Weekly
• Start Date: Immediate starts available

Rapier Employment are currently recruiting for 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join our well-established logistics client based in Hoddesdon.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers looking for ongoing work, competitive pay, full training and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with a leading logistics business.

Why Apply?

• £19.56 per hour, including LLA
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing work with temp-to-perm opportunities
• Immediate starts available
• Full training and ongoing support
• Modern fleet of vehicles
• Overtime opportunities available
• Work as part of a 2-person delivery crew
• Industry-related training and development

The Role

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will work alongside a Driver's Mate to complete multi-drop home deliveries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing multi-drop home deliveries to customers' homes
• Delivering heavy goods and household appliances
• Carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting as part of a two-person team
• Planning delivery routes and completing deliveries efficiently
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects
• Maintaining accurate Digital Tachograph records and delivery paperwork
• Providing professional and friendly customer service at each delivery
• Following all road transport legislation and company procedures

Shift Pattern

You will be required to work one of the following shift patterns:

• Sunday to Thursday
• Tuesday to Saturday

Start times are from 06:00.

Overtime may also be available.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this 7.5 Tonne Driver position, you will need:

• A valid UK Driving Licence
• A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 6 months driving experience
• A flexible approach to weekend working
• Ability to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting
• A reliable, professional and punctual attitude
• Willingness to undertake a Basic DBS check

Experience That Would Be Beneficial

Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Multi-drop delivery
• Home delivery
• 7.5 Tonne
• Delivering large or bulky goods
• Furniture or household appliance delivery
• Customer-facing delivery roles

Training & Support

You will receive industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment, helping you settle into the role and understand the delivery operation.