Driver 7.5ton

Speedy Hire Plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

Discount across Speedy brand

Training & progression

Health cash plan

Staff discounts

Green commute initiative

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Speedy Hire Plc in Reading is seeking a Driver 7.5ton to cover local deliveries and serve as the face of the business. You will operate a 7.5t vehicle, ensure safe handling of hire equipment, and maintain excellent customer service while adhering to our ESG commitments.

You’ll need a UK driving licence for up to 7.5 tonnes, good local area knowledge, and the ability to work Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00. The role includes generous benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Driving licence up to 7.5t on UK roads.
• Good knowledge of the local Reading area.
• Strong customer focus and communication.
• Experience driving within the UK.
• Willingness to support ESG initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hire equipment in the local area.
• Be the face of Speedy and provide excellent service.
• Support the business unit to deliver ESG goals.
• Comply with all safety and vehicle policies.

Skills

UK driving licence

Local area knowledge

Customer focus

UK driving experience

ESG awareness

Job description

Flexible hours available this includes job shares/ amended hours, we will consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!

Role - Driver 7.5ton

Location - Reading

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 Reading, the role of our Driver 7.5ton is a busy and productive role. You will be driving a 7.5ton Veichle, 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 up to 7.5ton
• 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 etc. 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 for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. 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 offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware that some roles withinThe 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 fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

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 Grouprequire proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.