7.5T Delivery Driver

Flexible People Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexible People Ltd is recruiting 7.5t Home Delivery Drivers for a major client in Eastleigh/Southampton. You will work with a Driver's Mate to deliver large items to homes, including furniture and white goods. The role is physically demanding and requires safety-focused handling.

Shifts run 7 days a week with a rotating rota; starts around 06:00. Training is provided to ensure safe, professional deliveries.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving licence for 7.5t.
• Have a valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• No DD/DR/IN endorsements on licence.
• Be able to commute to Eastleigh/Southampton.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large items to residential properties with a Driver's Mate.
• Handle items such as flat-pack furniture, gym equipment and white goods.
• Operate in a physically demanding role with safe lifting practices.
• Attend training and assessments as required.

Skills

7.5t driving

CPC card

Digital Tachograph

Points limits

Endorsement checks

Reliability & punctuality

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

7.5 Tonne Home Delivery Driver Eastleigh / Southampton

£17.15 per hour (inclusive of holiday) | Overtime £22.97 per hour (After 48 hours)

Flexible People Ltd are currently recruiting 7.5t Home Delivery Drivers for a well-known, multi-national client based in Eastleigh, Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable company offering long-term work, stability, and potential career progression.

The Role

You will work alongside a Drivers Mate, delivering large items to residential properties. Products include:

• Flat-pack furniture
• Gym equipment
• White goods

This is a physically demanding role, and candidates must be fit and comfortable with heavy lifting.

The company offers a room of choice delivery service. Full training will be provided to ensure deliveries are completed safely and professionally.

Working Hours & Shifts

• The operation runs 7 days a week
• 56 shifts per week on a rotating rota
• Weekend work is required
• Start time: 06:00
• Shift length: approximately 811 hours

Assessments & Training

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Pass a driving assessment
• Complete a multiple-choice Highway Code and tacho test
• Attend a mandatory induction day (following the assessment)

Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Hold a valid UK driving licence (7.5t)
• Have a valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Have no more than 6 points on your licence
• Have no DD, DR, or IN endorsements
• Be able to reliably commute to Eastleigh / Southampton

Newly qualified drivers are welcome to apply

Please note that drug tests can be carried out at anytime, at the clients discretion. A drug test will also be carried out at assessment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Reliable, punctual, and well organised
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills
• Physically fit and capable of lifting heavy goods
• In possession of steel toe cap safety boots and a high-visibility vest