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7.5 Tonne Driver

Job in Barking, Suffolk County, IP6 8HJ, England, UK
Listing for: Rapier
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Delivery, Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Truck Driver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15.31 GBP Hourly GBP 15.31 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Barking

7.5 Tonne Driver

Location:

Ipswich
Pay Rate:  £15.31
Shift Pattern:  Sunday to Thursday
Start Time:  From 06:00am

Contract:

Ongoing / Temp-to-Perm
Pay:  Weekly

Start Date:

Immediate starts available

Rapier Employment  are currently recruiting for  7.5 Tonne Drivers  to join our well-established logistics client based in  Ipswich .
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers looking for  ongoing work, competitive pay, full training and the opportunity to secure a permanent position  with a leading logistics business.

Why Apply?
£15.31 per hour
Weekly pay
Ongoing work with  temp-to-perm opportunities
Immediate starts available
Full training and ongoing support
Modern fleet of vehicles
Overtime opportunities available
Work as part of a  2-person delivery crew
Industry-related training and development

The Role
As a  7.5 Tonne Driver  you will work alongside a Driver's Mate to complete multi-drop home deliveries.
Your responsibilities will include:
Completing multi-drop home deliveries to customers' homes
Delivering heavy goods and household appliances
Carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting as part of a two-person team
Planning delivery routes and completing deliveries efficiently
Completing daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects
Maintaining accurate Digital Tachograph records and delivery paperwork
Providing professional and friendly customer service at each delivery
Following all road transport legislation and company procedures

Shift Pattern
You will be required to work one of the following shift patterns:
Sunday to Thursday
Tuesday to Saturday
Start times are from 06:00.
Overtime may also be available.

What We're Looking For
To be considered for this  7.5 Tonne Driver  position, you will need:
A valid UK  Driving Licence
A valid  Driver CPC Qualification Card
A valid  Digital Tachograph Card
Minimum  6 months driving experience
A flexible approach to weekend working
Ability to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting
A reliable, professional and punctual attitude
Willingness to undergo a  Basic DBS check

Experience That Would Be Beneficial
Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
Multi-drop delivery
Home delivery
7.5 Tonne
Delivering large or bulky goods
Furniture or household appliance delivery
Customer-facing delivery roles

Training & Support
You will receive  industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment , helping you settle into the role and understand the delivery operation.

Interested?
If you're an experienced  7.5 Tonne Driver  looking for  ongoing work, excellent rates of pay, weekly pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position , we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Rapier Employment recruitment team will be in touch.
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