7.5 Tonne Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail; Preston; On-site; GBP 653,000 - 931,000; Part time

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide in Preston is seeking an experienced 7.5 Tonne Driver to join Pertemps on a temporary basis. You will deliver parcels across the local area, perform vehicle checks, and plan routes to ensure on-time drops.

Hours are up to 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, with a pay rate of £16.43 per hour. Applicants must hold a full UK manual licence (C1) with up to six penalty points and have prior 7.5T experience.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with C1 entitlement (7.5T) and up to 6 points.
• Experience driving a 7.5T vehicle is essential.
• Good customer service and reliable, outdoors work capability.
• Ability to pass a DBS check and hold a valid Tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels across the local area and complete drops on schedule.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and routine loading tasks.
• Plan routes to ensure timely deliveries and maintain accuracy.
• Work up to 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, outdoors.

Skills

7.5T driving experience

Customer service

Reliability

DBS check

Tachograph card

Education

Full UK manual licence (C1)

Tools

Tachograph card

Job description

This temporary 7.5 Tonne Driver role in Preston, working with Pertemps on behalf of Parcelforce Worldwide, involves delivering parcels across the local area. Hours reach up to 35 each week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 5:30pm. Pay sits at £16.43 hourly. Applicants need a full UK manual licence with category C1 entitlement and no more than six penalty points, plus prior experience handling a 7.5T vehicle. Strong customer service, reliability, and the ability to work alone outdoors matter here. Duties cover vehicle checks, loading, route planning, and completing drops on schedule. This suits dependable drivers seeking ongoing temporary work.

Parcelforce Delivery Positions available within your area Pertemps is currently recruiting experienced 7.5 Tonne Drivers to work on behalf of Parcelforce Worldwide in the Leicester area. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and professional drivers looking for ongoing work with a well-known national delivery company. If you have a passion for customer service and enjoy working independently outdoors, this is the perfect role for you!

Key Information

• Location: Preston
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Pay Rate: £16.43 per hour
• Hours: Up to 35 hours a week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Shift Times: 8:30am - 17:30pm

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence with category C1 entitlement (7.5T) with no more than 6 points.
• Previous experience driving a 7.5T vehicle essential.
• Good knowledge of York and surrounding areas.
• Physically fit with ability to lift parcels up to 20kg.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Ability to pass a DBS (criminal background) check.
• You will also need to provide a Valid Tachograph card.

As a 7.5 Tonne delivery driver, you’re expected to securely manage all items on your route, including handling and delivering election materials and certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.