Driver - 7.5T Van

Gripvan (London) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible shifts

Use of equipment for personal projects

Birthday day off

Team lunches

Company performance bonus

Job summary

Gripvan (London) Ltd is seeking a reliable driver to deliver, collect and set up equipment for shoots across the UK and Europe. You will drive a fleet ranging from 3.5t vans to 7.5T+ rigid trucks, and be the face of Gripvan on the road and on set.

We value a safety-first mindset, a courteous attitude and physical fitness to load and unload gear. Flexible shifts and early starts are part of the role, with opportunities to assist on prep and deprep between jobs.

Qualifications

• Proven Right to Work in the UK.
• Valid Cat B licence for 3.5t vans.
• Valid Cat C/C1 (Class 2) licence for 7.5T+ rigs.
• Valid Driver CPC (DQC) and Digital Tachograph Card.
• No more than 3 penalty points (no DR, DD or CD endorsements).

Responsibilities

• Safely drive across our fleet — from 3.5t vans to 7.5T+ rigid trucks — to and from client shoots, studios and locations, as required
• Load and unload equipment carefully, following correct handling procedures
• Check vehicles daily and report any defects or maintenance needs
• Plan routes and manage timings to hit early call times and tight schedules
• Support crews on set with equipment set-up and general assistance where needed
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organised and ready for the next job
• Represent Gripvan professionally with clients, crew and members of the public
• During non-driving time, assist in the prep and deprep of equipment

Skills

Interest in film/production

Safety-first mindset

Courteous & professional

Physical fitness

Flexible working hours

Team player

Job description

The Role

We're looking for a reliable driver to deliver, collect and set up equipment for shoots across the UK and Europe. Our fleet is a mix of 3.5t vans (Cat B) and 7.5T+ rigid trucks (Cat C / Class 2), and you'll be expected to drive whichever vehicle the job calls for, from the smallest van to the largest rigid. You'll be the face of Gripvan on the road and on set, so a courteous, can-do attitude matters just as much as your driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive across our fleet — from 3.5t vans to 7.5T+ rigid trucks — to and from client shoots, studios and locations, as required
• Load and unload equipment carefully, following correct handling procedures
• Check vehicles daily and report any defects or maintenance needs
• Plan routes and manage timings to hit early call times and tight schedules
• Support crews on set with equipment set-up and general assistance where needed
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organised and ready for the next job
• Represent Gripvan professionally with clients, crew and members of the public
• During non-driving time, assist in the prep and deprep of equipment

What We're Looking For

• An interest in film, photography or the wider production industry
• A safety-first mindset — for yourself, the crew and the kit, and for other road users around you
• Courteous, friendly and helpful with clients and colleagues alike
• Physically fit and comfortable with regular loading and unloading
• Flexible and willing to work early starts, occasional lates, and the odd longer trip
• A team player who's happy to roll their sleeves up, wherever the job needs it

Essential Requirements

• Proven Right to Work in the UK
• Valid Cat B licence, for our 3.5t vans
• Valid Cat C/C1 (Class 2) licence, for our 7.5T+ rigid trucks
• Valid Driver CPC (DQC) and Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 3 penalty points (no DR, DD or CD endorsements)

Desirable

• Minimum 6 Months' Class 2 Driving Experience
• Minimum 12 months' experience driving vans or larger vehicles

Perks & Benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme, plus secure indoor bike storage
• Flexible shifts where possible, to fit around early call times and family life
• Free use of equipment for your own personal projects when it's not booked out
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Regular team lunches, plus tea, coffee and snacks on tap
• Company performance bonus