7.5 Tonne Driver

Rapier; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 55,104,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Immediate starts available

Full training

Modern fleet of vehicles

Overtime opportunities

2-person delivery crew

Industry-related training

Job summary

Rapier Employment are recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver in Hoddesdon. You will work with a Driver's Mate to complete multi‑drop home deliveries, handling heavy goods and appliances. Start times from 06:00 with flexible weekend patterns and ongoing temp‑to‑perm opportunities. Immediate starts available and full training provided.

Benefits include a modern fleet, weekly pay, overtime opportunities, and ongoing support to help you settle into the role and progression within the logistics field.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence is essential.
• A valid Driver CPC qualification is required.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card is required.
• Experience with manual handling and heavy lifting is needed.
• A reliable, punctual attitude and weekend flexibility are important.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi‑drop home deliveries to customers.
• Deliver heavy goods and household appliances in a two‑person crew.
• Carry out manual handling and heavy lifting as part of the team.
• Plan delivery routes and complete deliveries efficiently.
• Maintain vehicle safety checks and deliver paperwork accurately.
• Provide professional customer service at each delivery.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Manual handling ability

Reliable and punctual

Job description

7.5 Tonne Driver

• Location: Hoddesdon
• Pay Rate: £19.56 per hour (including LLA)
• Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Saturday
• 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 Hoddesdon.

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?

• £19.56 per hour, including LLA
• 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 Saturday

Start 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
• A reliable, professional and punctual attitude
• Willingness to undertake 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.