7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

Daley Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a 7.5 tonne driver for immediate start in January 2026. The role involves loading and delivering temperature-controlled products to high-end customers in London. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence C1, a valid CPC, and at least 9 months of experience driving a Class 2 truck. The position offers a pay rate of £17.00 - £25.50 per hour, with benefits including overtime, monthly bonuses, and 25 days annual leave plus additional perks once permanent.

Benefits

Overtime after 8 hours per day

Monthly bonus

Staff discount

Money off scheme with high street retailer

25 days annual leave + your birthday off

Qualifications

• Full UK Licence category C1 held for at least 2 years.
• Valid CPC and digi tacho card.
• Over 25 due to insurance.
• At least 9 months experience driving a Class 2 Truck in the last 12 months.
• Good knowledge of manual entries.

Responsibilities

• Load a temperature controlled vehicle.
• Carry out up to 10-15 drops a day to high end customers in London.
• Deliver boxes and sacks of food to customers' premises.
• Carry out vehicle inspections and report any faults.
• Debrief at the end of each day.

Skills

Delivery

Driving

Multi-drop

Education

UK driving licence C1

Job description

Daley Recruitment are seeking multiple 7.5 tonne drivers for temp to perm opportunities starting in January 2026.

Role

7.5 Tonne Driver

Location

Park Royal

Pay Rate

£17.00 - £25.50 per hour

Working Hours

05:00-13:45 Monday to Friday. Two Saturdays per month with a day off in the week.

Our client based in Park Royal is a supplier of gourmet food products using temperature-controlled vehicles with multiple hubs across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Load a temperature controlled vehicle
• Carry out up to 10-15 drops a day to high end customers in London including the city.
• Deliver boxes and sacks of food to customers premises (maximum weight 25kg)
• Carry out vehicle inspections at the start of each shift and report any faults to the line manager
• Debrief at the end of each day

Ideal Experience (not essential)

• Previous experience working in a food company
• Experience working with a temperature controlled vehicle
• Experience delivering to high end customers in London including the city

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Licence category C1 held for at least 2 years
• Valid CPC and digi tacho card
• Over 25 due to insurance
• At least 9 months experience driving a Class 2 Truck in the last 12 months
• Good knowledge of manual entries

Positions are immediate start in January 2026, following a successful driving assessment and will be on a temp to perm basis.

Further Benefits (once permanent)

• Overtime after 8 hours per day
• Monthly bonus
• Staff discount
• Money off scheme with high street retailer
• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off

Skills Required

Delivery, Driver, Multi-drop

Qualifications Required

UK driving licence C1

Keywords

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