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7.5 Tonne Driver (AWDO-P15324)
Berkshire RG2 0SL
Key information
- Pay
- £12.71 to £13.21 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 26 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Nov 2026
About this role
7.5 Tonne Driver
Join a supportive transport team delivering hire cars to customers following accidents. Category C1 entitlement is essential, while direct role experience is not required and FULL TRAINING PROVIDED.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: C1 Driver, 7.5t Delivery Driver, C1 Delivery Driver, 7.5t HGV Driver, HGV Driver, Delivery Driver, Vehicle Delivery Driver, Customer Delivery Driver
Benefits include full training with management support, overtime at time and a half and progression opportunities.
SALARY
£12.71 to £13.21 per Hour + Benefits
LOCATION
Reading, Berkshire
JOB TYPE
Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS
6am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive transport operation where full training and ongoing management support are provided.
The 7.5 Tonne Driver will help customers after an accident by delivering hire cars while maintaining safe, compliant vehicle standards.
Working from Telford, the 7.5 Tonne Driver will take responsibility for an allocated vehicle and equipment, completing daily checks and reporting defects promptly.
The 7.5 Tonne Driver can also benefit from progression opportunities, overtime at time and a half and a workplace pension.
DUTIES
Your duties as the 7.5
Tonne Driver include
•
Customer Vehicle Delivery
Deliver hire cars to customers following an accident
•
Vehicle and Equipment Care
Take responsibility for the allocated vehicle, mobile phone and satellite navigation unit, keeping them clean and operational
•
Daily Vehicle Checks
Complete daily checks on the allocated vehicle in line with the Company Handbook
•
Defect Reporting
Report vehicle and equipment defects using the appropriate forms
•
Legal Compliance
Maintain legal compliance and report any infringement immediately to the Transport Team Leader or Supervisor
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Accident Reporting
Report accidents immediately, complete the relevant Accident Report Form and record details in the Accident Book
•
On-Site Vehicle Movement
Move vehicles on site to make effective use of yard space
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Full UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement
• Entitlement to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
• Driver CPC, or having passed the relevant driving test before 1997
• Direct role experience is not required; full training is provided
BENEFITS
• Full training with consistent management support
• Opportunities for internal promotion and progression
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1,000 per month
• Charity fundraising events
• Star of the Month incentives
• 20 days annual leave and all bank holidays off
• Additional annual leave after 2 years’ service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Company and annual work events, including a Christmas party
• Free uniform supplied
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF
AWDO-P15324
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