7.5 Tonne Driver

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading FTSE100 company as a 7.5t Driver in our Plant Attachments division. You will transport and install equipment while receiving full training. Enjoy a flexible rewards package, generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to your career development.

Benefits

Flexible rewards package

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Great company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving license with CAT C1.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card are essential.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and hand tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Transport and install a range of attachment equipment.
• Identify excavator couplings and ensure flow rates are set correctly.
• Document machine damage and maintain service records.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Planning and organization

Attention to detail

Health and safety compliance

Understanding of EU tachograph regulations

Education

Full UK driving license

CAT C1 license

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Job description

About The Role

To be considered for this role, you must hold:

• Full UK driving license, CAT C1 license essential.
• Driver CPC and
• Digital Tachograph Card.

An exciting opportunity within our Plant Attachments division has arisen for a 7.5t Driver to join the team. On a day-to-day basis, you will be required to transport and install a range of our attachment equipment.

The installation will involve identifying excavator couplings, matching attachment couplings to suit, and ensuring flow rates and pressure are set correctly for the attachment. Your duties will also include identifying and documenting machine damage and maintaining accurate service and maintenance records.

Don't worry if you don't have experience; full training can be provided on our products.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We offer an industry-leading flexible rewards package including a generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards, and a great company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team, we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll discuss your training and personal development needs and support your career aspirations.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and behaviors:

• Full UK driving license, CAT C1 license essential.
• Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card

• Able to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Effective planning and organization skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of EU tachograph regulations.
• Articulate and organized, with good attention to detail and accuracy.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, complying with legislation and company policies.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and hand tools would be advantageous.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, with specialist operations in Europe. We provide solutions across construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events sectors. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable, turning "what if" into "what is".

Our people are at the heart of our values and are our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers, and in return, we take good care of you. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing equal opportunities, fostering a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing are important to us. We support initiatives like mental health awareness campaigns, first-aider programs, and provide access to a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, counseling, and financial wellbeing support.