7.5 Tonne Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">7.5 Tonne Driver</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Ipswich</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rate: £15.31</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Start Time: From 06:00am</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract: Ongoing / Temp-to-Perm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay: Weekly</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Start Date: Immediate starts available</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Rapier Employment are currently recruiting for 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join our well-established logistics client based in Ipswich.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Apply?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£15.31 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Weekly pay</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing work with temp-to-perm opportunities</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Immediate starts available</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full training and ongoing support</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Modern fleet of vehicles</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime opportunities available</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work as part of a 2-person delivery crew</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Industry-related training and development</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will work alongside a Driver's Mate to complete multi-drop home deliveries.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your responsibilities will include:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing multi-drop home deliveries to customers' homes</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Delivering heavy goods and household appliances</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting as part of a two-person team</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Planning delivery routes and completing deliveries efficiently</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining accurate Digital Tachograph records and delivery paperwork</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Providing professional and friendly customer service at each delivery</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Following all road transport legislation and company procedures</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift Pattern</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be required to work one of the following shift patterns:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Sunday to Thursday</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Tuesday to SaturdayStart times are from 06:00.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime may also be available.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We're Looking For</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be considered for this 7.5 Tonne Driver position, you will need:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid UK Driving Licence</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid Digital Tachograph Card</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Minimum 6 months driving experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A flexible approach to weekend working</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ability to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A reliable, professional and punctual attitude</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience That Would Be Beneficial</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Multi-drop delivery</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Home delivery</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">7.5 Tonne</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Delivering large or bulky goods</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Furniture or household appliance delivery</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Customer-facing delivery roles</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Training & Support</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will receive industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment, helping you settle into the role and understand the delivery operation.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Interested?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're an experienced 7.5 Tonne Driver looking for ongoing work, excellent rates of pay, weekly pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position, we'd like to hear from you.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today and a member of the Rapier Employment recruitment team will be in touch</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 01 Oct 2026
- Location: Ipswich
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Licence: 7.5 Tonne / Van
- Category: Distribution
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