Driver 3.5ton Plus Towing

Speedy Hire Plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Delivery Driver to operate a 3.5 ton flatbed van with trailer, delivering hire equipment. The ideal candidate will have a driving licence with towing ability and strong customer focus. This role offers a salary of £28,589 per annum and a range of perks, including 26 days holiday and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather.
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5 ton flatbed van with trailer for deliveries.
• Delivering hire equipment around the local area.

Skills

Driving licence with towing ability

Good knowledge of the local area

Strong customer focus

Experience driving within the UK

Ability to support ESG Strategy

Job description

Role - Driver 3.5 ton flatbed van with trailer

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. The role of Delivery Driver is busy and productive. You will be driving a 3.5 ton flatbed van with trailer, delivering hire equipment around the local area.

Location - Middlesbrough

Days of work - Mon - Fri, 08:00 - 17:00, 42 hours per week

Salary £28,589 per annum, pro rata

What you’ll need

• Driving licence with towing ability
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Strong customer focus
• Experience driving within the UK
• Ability to support your business unit/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

Work Life Balance initiative

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 for our colleagues. 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.

Career Line of Sight

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

Equal Opportunity statement

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. 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.

Policies and ESG Governance

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance – https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

Recruitment notice

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 that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Background checks

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