7.5t Delivery Driver

Flexible People; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training provided

Job summary

Flexible People Ltd is recruiting a 7.5t Home Delivery Driver for a Croydon-based client, delivering large goods to homes with a Driver Mate. Inductions and safety training are provided. Weekend work is part of the rota, with 5–6 shifts weekly and early start times.

Applicants must hold a UK 7.5t (C1) licence, Driver CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card, with strict points and conviction criteria. Physical fitness and reliable customer service are essential for daily, hands-on deliveries.

Qualifications

• Valid UK 7.5t (C1) driving licence required.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence.
• No DD, DR or IN driving convictions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bulky goods to residential properties with a Driver's Mate.
• Work with a team to ensure safe and professional deliveries.
• Shifts start early (6:00am) and last 8–10 hours; weekends required.
• Attend induction, driving assessment and tachograph test as part of onboarding.

Skills

Physically fit

Good communication

Customer service

Tools

Driver CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

7.5t Home Delivery Driver - Croydon - £19.56 + Overtime Available at £22.97

Flexible People Ltd are currently recruiting for a 7.5t Home Delivery Driver to join a well-known client based in Croydon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a 7.5t Home Delivery Driver to join a successful multinational organisation offering long-term work, career progression, and excellent earning potential.

As a 7.5t Home Delivery Driver, you will work alongside a Drivers Mate to deliver large household goods to residential properties. The items you will be delivering include TVs, flat pack furniture, gym equipment, white goods, and other bulky products. Due to the nature of the role, you must be physically fit and comfortable lifting heavy items.

The company provides a 'room of choice' delivery service, and full training will be provided to ensure you can carry out deliveries safely and professionally.

Following a successful application, all new 7.5t Home Delivery Driver employees will complete a driving assessment and a multiple-choice Highway Code and tachograph test. This is followed by a mandatory induction day before starting work.

The client operates seven days a week, and you will be offered a weekly rota of either five or six shifts. Weekend work is required as part of the role.

Shifts begin at 6:00am and typically last between 8 and 10 hours.

Pay Rates:

• 19.56 per hour
• Overtime paid at £22.97 per hour

Newly qualified drivers are welcome to apply, making this an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to begin their career as a 7.5t Home Delivery Driver.

Please note that drug and alcohol testing may be carried out at any time at the client's discretion. A drug test will also be completed during the assessment process.

Applicants must hold:

• A valid UK 7.5t (Category C1) driving licence
• A valid Driver CPC qualification
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 penalty points
• No DD, DR, or IN driving convictions

The ideal 7.5t Home Delivery Driver will be:

• Reliable, punctual, and well organised
• A confident communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy goods throughout the day
• In possession of their own steel toe cap safety boots and high-visibility vest