7.5 Tonne Driver

Rapier; Great Blakenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapier Employment is hiring a 7.5 Tonne Driver for the Ipswich area. You will join a two-person delivery crew to carry out multi-drop deliveries of heavy goods and household appliances, with full training provided and immediate starts available.

The role involves safe driving, digital tachograph compliance, and excellent customer service as you work Sunday to Thursday with 06:00 start times. Temp-to-perm opportunities exist for reliable performers.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 6 months driving experience.
• Willingness to work weekends.
• Willingness to undergo DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-drop home deliveries to customers.
• Deliver heavy goods and household appliances.
• Work in two-person delivery crew with a Driver's Mate.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Maintain delivery paperwork and tachograph records.
• Provide professional customer service at each delivery.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Manual Handling

Customer Service

Tools

Tachograph Device

GPS Route Planning

Job description

7.5 Tonne Driver

Location:Ipswich

Pay Rate: £15.31

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday

Start Time: From 06:00am

Contract: Ongoing / Temp-to-Perm

Pay: Weekly

Start Date: Immediate starts available

Rapier Employment are currently recruiting for 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join our well-established logistics client based in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers looking for ongoing work, competitive pay, full training and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with a leading logistics business.

Why Apply?

• £15.31 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing work with temp-to-perm opportunities
• Immediate starts available
• Full training and ongoing support
• Modern fleet of vehicles
• Overtime opportunities available
• Work as part of a 2-person delivery crew
• Industry-related training and development

The Role

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver you will work alongside a Driver's Mate to complete multi-drop home deliveries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing multi-drop home deliveries to customers' homes
• Delivering heavy goods and household appliances
• Carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting as part of a two-person team
• Planning delivery routes and completing deliveries efficiently
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects
• Maintaining accurate Digital Tachograph records and delivery paperwork
• Providing professional and friendly customer service at each delivery
• Following all road transport legislation and company procedures

Shift Pattern

You will be required to work one of the following shift patterns:

• Sunday to Thursday
• Tuesday to SaturdayStart times are from 06:00.

Overtime may also be available.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this 7.5 Tonne Driver position, you will need:

• A valid UK Driving Licence
• A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 6 months driving experience
• A flexible approach to weekend working
• Ability to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting
• Reliabe, professional and punctual attitude
• Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check

Experience That Would Be Beneficial

Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Multi-drop delivery
• Home delivery
• 7.5 Tonne
• Delivering large or bulky goods
• Furniture or household appliance delivery
• Customer-facing delivery roles

Training & Support

You will receive industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment, helping you settle into the role and understand the delivery operation.