3.5 Tonne Flatbed Driver

Manucomm Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

manucomm recruitment is seeking a Part-Time Flexible 3.5 Tonne Flatbed Driver in Bridgwater for a specialist engineering company. This role offers flexible hours and ad hoc UK deliveries, supporting a busy site with varying workloads.

You will drive a 3.5 tonne flatbed, load and secure goods, complete delivery paperwork, and maintain professional standards with customers across the UK. A full UK driving licence is essential, and the position suits those seeking local and national, flexible work.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence for 3.5 tonne vehicle.
• Experience in delivery driving or engineering environments preferred.
• Comfortable with variable hours and travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne flatbed vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Deliver engineering equipment, materials and components to customers and site works across the UK.
• Load and secure loads safely and check items are secured before travelling.
• Complete delivery paperwork and obtain customer signatures where required.
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with customers and site personnel.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks and report any issues.
• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy and in good condition.
• Support the engineering/factory team with other practical duties if additional hours are required.

Skills

Driving

Flexibility

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Education

Full UK driving licence (3.5t)

Job description

Part-Time Flexible 3.5 Tonne Flatbed Driver

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, ongoing / ad hoc
Hours: Flexible

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and flexible person who is happy to drive a 3.5 tonne flatbed vehicle for a specialist engineering company based in Bridgwater.

This is a genuinely flexible, ongoing opportunity that could suit someone looking for regular part-time work, someone retired who wants to keep busy, or anyone looking to supplement their income or pension.

The role involves delivering engineering equipment and materials to customers and site works across the UK as and when the need arises. Trips can vary considerably – you could be making a short local delivery one day, not working for a couple of days then undertaking a full-day UK delivery the next. There is no requirement for fixed full-time hours however for drivers who want additional hours, there may also be the opportunity to make up hours within the factory, depending on your preference and the company's workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5 tonne flatbed vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Delivering engineering equipment, materials and components to customers and site works throughout the UK.
• Loading and securing loads safely and checking that items are appropriately secured before travelling. Help will be available
• Completing delivery paperwork and obtaining customer signatures where required.
• Representing the company professionally when dealing with customers and site personnel.
• Carrying out basic vehicle checks and reporting any issues.
• Keeping the vehicle clean, tidy and in good condition.
• Supporting the engineering/factory team with other practical duties if additional hours are required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A reliable and responsible driver.
• Comfortable driving a 3.5 tonne flatbed vehicle.
• Flexible regarding working days and hours.
• Customer-focused and professional.
• Physically capable of handling engineering items and securing loads. Support will be available in most cases
• Happy working independently and travelling to different locations.
• Ideally experienced in delivery driving, transport or engineering environments, although relevant experience will be considered.

Afull UK driving licencesuitable for driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle is essential.

Why Join Us?

• £14.00 per hour
• Ongoing ad hoc work rather than a one-off position.
• A mixture of local and UK-wide deliveries.
• Short trips or full-day journeys depending on requirements.
• Opportunity to work additional hours in the factory if you want them.
• Friendly specialist engineering environment.
• Ideal opportunity for someone retired, semi-retired or looking to top up their pension or income.

This is a lovely opportunity for the right person who enjoys driving, meeting people and having flexibility.

If you're looking for flexible, ongoing driving work rather than a traditional full-time driving role, we'd be very interested in hearing from you.