7.5 Tonne Driver

Workchain; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Workchain is seeking an experienced 7.5 tonne driver for a days-based temporary role in Lutterworth. You will support general haulage and deliveries from the depot, with a focus on safety and professional service.

You will have a valid UK driving licence with C1, Driver CPC and tachograph card, plus route planning and customer-facing duties. Shift patterns are days, temp assignment, and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with C1 entitlement.
• Driver CPC qualification and a valid digital tachograph card.
• Experience driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle.
• Good knowledge of UK roads and route planning.
• Safe, responsible and punctual approach to work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle delivery paperwork accurately.
• ADR awareness or qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Complete general haulage deliveries and collections.
• Carry out vehicle checks before and after shifts.
• Secure goods and check load documentation.
• Complete delivery paperwork and obtain proof of delivery.
• Plan routes and manage time effectively.
• Communicate professionally with customers and transport team.
• Follow all road safety, transport and company procedures.

Skills

7.5t driving

Route planning

Customer service

Delivery paperwork

Punctuality

Safety-conscious

Communication

Education

UK driving licence with C1 entitlement

Driver CPC and tachograph card

ADR awareness (advantage)

Job description

7.5 Tonne DriverLocation: LutterworthPay: £15.00 per hourJob type: TemporaryShift: DaysA temporary opportunity is available for an experienced 7.5 tonne driver to support general haulage and delivery operations from Lutterworth. This is a days-based role suited to a dependable driver who takes pride in safe, professional and customer-focused service.

Key responsibilities

• Driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle safely and responsibly
• Completing general haulage deliveries and collections
• Carrying out vehicle checks before and after each shift
• Securing goods safely and checking load documentation
• Completing delivery paperwork and obtaining proof of delivery
• Planning routes and managing time effectively
• Communicating professionally with customers, site contacts and the transport team
• Following all road safety, transport and company procedures

Skills and qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence with C1 entitlement
• Driver CPC qualification and a valid digital tachograph card
• Previous experience driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle
• Good knowledge of UK roads and route planning
• A safe, responsible and punctual approach to work
• Good communication and customer service skills
• The ability to handle delivery paperwork accurately
• ADR awareness or qualification would be advantageous

About the company

This established logistics business operates from Staffordshire and provides haulage, warehousing and distribution services across the UK and Ireland. Its activities include general freight and ADR-related deliveries, supported by tracked vehicles and established transport processes. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a professional delivery operation.