7.5t Driver

Job description

Job title

HGV 7.5T (Cat C1)

Location

Raunds

Commutable from

Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough

Shift pattern & Pay

Mon -Sat (5 shifts out of 6 days on rota basis)

05:45 am start

Minimum 8-hour shift, some longer days if busy

First 8 hours

£13.50 per hour (PAYE) / £15.13 per hour (PAYE Advanced)

OT after 8 hours

£15.00 per hour (PAYE) / £16.81 per hour (PAYE Advanced)

Driver Hire Kettering are currently looking for CAT C1 Driver for a well-established white goods company based in Wellingborough

The role:

The role involves the delivery and installation of home appliances to customers homes in a 7.5T vehicle (training will be provided on installation and only if a permanent position is offered)

Routes can be single or double-manned. Equipment is provided to assist with the lifting, but all candidates need to be physically fit for this role

Personality and attention to customer-service for this role is essential

10-25 drops per day

Skills / qualifications

Valid C1 licence (7.5T)

Valid Tachograph & CPC

No more than 6 Points or Major Offences

Customer-service orientated

Minimum of 12 months 7.5T driving experience

Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UKs largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Northamptonshire but its more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. Were proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2025), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (69%) said they would definitely recommend working for us.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Raunds

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

02-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English