Flexible People Ltd are currently recruiting 7.5t Home Delivery Drivers for a well-known multinational client based in Ipswich.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced 7.5t Driver / Home Delivery Driver to join a large, established organisation, with the potential to secure a permanent position and access excellent long-term career opportunities.
The Role – 7.5t Home Delivery Driver
As a 7.5t Home Delivery Driver, you will work alongside a Drivers Mate, delivering large and heavy goods directly to customers' homes.
Products can include:
TVs and electrical goods
Flat-pack furniture
Gym equipment
White goods
Other large household products
The role involves delivering products into the customer's room of choice, so you must be physically fit and comfortable with regular heavy lifting and manual handling. Full training will be provided on the delivery process.
7.5t Home Delivery Driver – Hours & Pay
* Pay: £17.15 per hour including holiday pay
* Overtime: £22.97 per hour after 48 hours
* 06:00 start
* Shifts approximately 8–10 hours
* 5 or 6-day working rota
* Company operates 7 days a week
* Weekend work required
* Potential for a permanent contract after 12 weeks
Assessment & Induction
Successful applicants will complete:
A 7.5t driving assessment
Multiple-choice Highway Code and tachograph exam
Subsequent company induction
Newly qualified 7.5t Drivers are welcome to apply.
Permanent Benefits
After 12 weeks, successful candidates may be offered a permanent contract directly with the company. Benefits include:
* Free on-site parking
* Free confidential 24/7 GP service
* Hundreds of discounts, including retail, childcare and gym
* Affordable loans
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Competitive annual salary
* 24/7 employee support service for you and your family
* Free counselling and wellbeing support
7.5t Home Delivery Driver – Requirements
You must have:
* A valid UK driving licence
* Valid CPC
* Valid Digital Tachograph
* No more than 6 points on your licence
* No DD, DR or NI convictions
* Good physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy products
* Good communication and customer service skills
* Reliable and organised approach to work
* Your own steel toe-cap safety boots
* Your own high-vis vest
Drug and alcohol testing may be carried out at any time at the client's discretion. A drug and alcohol test will also be completed as part of the assessment process.
Due to the high volume of applications, please apply with your CV only. We will contact shortlisted candidates to discuss the position further
Salary description
£17.15 - £22.97 per hour