7.5T Delivery Driver

Job Overview

Flexible People Ltd are currently recruiting 7.5t Home delivery drivers for a well known client of ours, based in Basildon. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a multi‑national organisation, with the potential for growth and opportunities.

This role involves working with a Drivers Mate to deliver large goods to residential properties. The type of goods you will be delivering include TVs, flat‑pack furniture, gym equipment, white goods etc. Due to the weight of the products you are delivering you MUST be physically fit. The company offers the customer a ‘room of choice’ delivery; you will be fully trained on how to do this.

Upon successful application, all new drivers are subject to a driving assessment and multiple‑choice highway code/tacho exam, followed the next day with a subsequent induction day. The company operates 7 days a week, and you will be offered a 5‑ or 6‑day rota; weekend work will be involved. Shift timings are 06:00 start, shifts last roughly 8‑10 hours. Pay rate – £18.90 per hour.

Overtime rate – £22.19 per hour (applicable after 48 hours in the working week). After 12 weeks you can be offered a contract directly with the company. Once you become a full‑time member of staff, you will be entitled to an award‑winning range of benefits.

• Reliable and organised
• Good communication skills and a high level of customer service
• Fit and healthy and able to lift heavy goods
• Have your own steel‑toe cap safety boots and a high‑visibility vest

You must have a valid UK licence, CPC and Digitacho, no more than 6 points on your driving licence, and no DD, DR or NI convictions.

• 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 salaries
• 24/7 employee support service for you (and family) with access to free counselling and much more

• Please note that drug tests can be carried out at any time, at the client’s discretion. A drug test will also be carried out at assessment.
• Our client will happily accept newly qualified drivers.
• Due to the high level of applications please only apply with your CV only and we will be in contact if you have been shortlisted for the position.