Driver 3.5ton

Speedy Services; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in Nottingham is seeking a Driver for a permanent role. You will be responsible for delivering hire equipment using a 3.5 ton flatbed van, exemplifying excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a valid UK driving licence and have a good knowledge of the local area. This role emphasizes community engagement and a commitment to work-life balance, with flexible hours available.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension scheme

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and career progression

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated.
• Strong sense of community and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 ton flatbed van delivering hire equipment.
• Represent the company's vision, mission, and values.

Skills

Driving licence

Good knowledge of the local area

Strong customer focus

Experience driving within the UK

Job description

Driver 3.5ton

Job Type: Permanent

Job Sector: Transport, Logistics

Region: East Midlands

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £28,589 to £28,589 per annum

Flexible hours available including job shares and amended hours – we consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy.

Role: Driver 3.5ton

Days of work: Mon – Fri, Times: 07:30 – 17:00, 42 hours per week

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job. Based in Nottingham, the role of Delivery Driver is a busy and productive role. You will be driving a 3.5 ton flatbed van delivering hire equipment around the local area. This role is vital to our operation; you will be the face of our business and a representation of our vision, mission and values.

What you’ll need:

• Driving licence
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Strong customer focus
• Experience driving within the UK
• Ability to support your business unit and team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver

A bit about you:

• Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated
• Think of yourself as a people‑person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95 % discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal and financial management

Speedy operates an industry‑leading work‑life balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing and identifying more balanced work patterns. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term‑time hours and job‑share opportunities.

Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK & I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

The Speedy Group is an equal‑opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.