7.5 Tonne Driver

Job description

7.5 Tonne Driver

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Join a supportive transport team delivering hire cars to customers following accidents. Category C1 entitlement is essential, while direct role experience is not required and FULL TRAINING PROVIDED .
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: C1 Driver, 7.5t Delivery Driver, C1 Delivery Driver, 7.5t HGV Driver, HGV Driver, Delivery Driver, Vehicle Delivery Driver, Customer Delivery Driver
Benefits include full training with management support, overtime at time and a half and progression opportunities.
SALARY: £12.71 to £13.21 per Hour + Benefits
LOCATION: Reading, Berkshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 6am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive transport operation where full training and ongoing management support are provided.
The 7.5 Tonne Driver will help customers after an accident by delivering hire cars while maintaining safe, compliant vehicle standards.
Working from Telford, the 7.5 Tonne Driver will take responsibility for an allocated vehicle and equipment, completing daily checks and reporting defects promptly.
The 7.5 Tonne Driver can also benefit from progression opportunities, overtime at time and a half and a workplace pension.
DUTIES
Your duties as the 7.5 Tonne Driver include:
Customer Vehicle Delivery: Deliver hire cars to customers following an accident
Vehicle and Equipment Care: Take responsibility for the allocated vehicle, mobile phone and satellite navigation unit, keeping them clean and operational
Daily Vehicle Checks: Complete daily checks on the allocated vehicle in line with the Company Handbook
Defect Reporting: Report vehicle and equipment defects using the appropriate forms
Legal Compliance: Maintain legal compliance and report any infringement immediately to the Transport Team Leader or Supervisor
Accident Reporting: Report accidents immediately, complete the relevant Accident Report Form and record details in the Accident Book
On-Site Vehicle Movement: Move vehicles on site to make effective use of yard space
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Full UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement
Entitlement to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
Driver CPC, or having passed the relevant driving test before 1997
Direct role experience is not required; full training is provided
BENEFITS
Full training with consistent management support
Opportunities for internal promotion and progression
Overtime paid at time and a half
Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1,000 per month
Charity fundraising events
Star of the Month incentives
20 days annual leave and all bank holidays off
Additional annual leave after 2 years' service
Workplace pension scheme
Company and annual work events, including a Christmas party
Free uniform supplied
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P15324
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-10-2026

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