HGV Driver - 7.5 Tonne

Bullet Express; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 48 hours per week

Paid breaks

Overtime after 48 hours (time and a半)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Leasing Scheme

Free CPC Training

Enhanced holidays and loyalty bonuses

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Bullet Express is seeking a skilled 7.5 tonner driver to join our transport team in the United Kingdom. You will carry out delivery and collection duties, operate pallet trucks, complete paperwork, and maintain safety standards.

We offer guaranteed 48 hours per week, paid breaks, overtime after 48 hours, pension, cycle to work, electric car leasing, CPC training, and a supportive environment to build a long-term driving career.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating Heavy Goods Vehicles.
• Competent in using power pallet trucks and electronic delivery equipment.
• Exceptional customer service skills and confidence dealing with customers.
• Pride in maintaining your vehicle and equipment to a high standard.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out efficient collection and delivery of palletised freight, using tail lifts and electric pallet trucks.
• Ensure all work-related paperwork is accurately completed and submitted at the end of each shift.
• Perform thorough vehicle checks before and after every shift to maintain safety and legal compliance.
• Report any non-conformities, issues or near misses promptly to your line manager.
• Secure freight safely for transit to protect goods and maintain quality standards.
• Deliver goods on time, maintaining professionalism and care throughout the journey.
• Use our industry-leading technology for route optimisation and proof-of-delivery capture, making your day smoother and more efficient.

Skills

Heavy Goods Vehicle experience

Power pallet trucks & electric deliver

Customer service skills

Vehicle & equipment maintenance

Time management

Job description

Join Our Team as a 7.5 tonner Driver!

Drive Your Career Forward with Bullet Express

About Us

Bullet Express is growing — and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated 7.5 tonner driver to join our dynamic transport team. If you’re passionate about delivering great service, enjoy being on the road, and want to work for a company that truly values its people, then we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out efficient collection and delivery of palletised freight, using tail lifts and electric pallet trucks.
• Ensure all work-related paperwork is accurately completed and submitted at the end of each shift.
• Perform thorough vehicle checks before and after every shift to maintain safety and legal compliance.
• Report any non-conformities, issues or near misses promptly to your line manager.
• Secure freight safely for transit to protect goods and maintain quality standards.
• Deliver goods on time, maintaining professionalism and care throughout the journey.
• Use our industry-leading technology for route optimisation and proof-of-delivery capture, making your day smoother and more efficient.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Personal Qualities

• Proven experience operating Heavy Goods Vehicles.
• Competent in using power pallet trucks and electronic delivery equipment.
• Exceptional customer service skills and confidence dealing with customers.
• Pride in maintaining your vehicle and equipment to a high standard.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.

Licences & Certifications

• Digital Tacho Card – Required
• Valid Driving Licence – Required
• Driver CPC – Required
• Strong working knowledge of driver regulations – Required

What We Offer

At Bullet Express, we believe in rewarding our team with benefits that genuinely make a difference:

• Guaranteed 48 hours per week (£662.40) weekly pay)
• Paid breaks
• Overtime at time and a half after 48 hours
• A supportive, friendly, and people-focused working environment
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Leasing Scheme
• Free CPC Training
• Enhanced holidays and loyalty bonuses based on length of service
• Company Pension Scheme
• £15k Death in Service insurance cover
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Full uniform and PPE provided

Why Join Bullet Express?

We’re more than just a logistics company — we’re a team. Our drivers are the face of our business, and we invest in their wellbeing, development, and long-term success. With excellent benefits, modern equipment, consistent hours, and a positive culture, Bullet Express is the ideal place to build a stable and rewarding driving career.