Driver Hire Basildon & Southend

7.5 Tonne Driver – Full-Time Opportunity

Southend SS14 3BB

Key information

Pay
£26,400 - £30,000
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
10 Jul 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026

About this role

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, providing a wide range of drivers and non-driving staff to organisations throughout the UK.

With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services – temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs.

Our client, a trusted provider of reliable same-day logistics and courier services across the UK, is looking for a professional and dependable driver to join their growing team.

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver, you will be responsible for delivering goods safely and efficiently while providing excellent customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated 7.5 Tonne Driver seeking a permanent role with a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years' commercial driving experience
  • Valid 7.5 Tonne (Category C1) licence
  • Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Good knowledge of UK road networks
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

Salary & Benefits

  • £26,900 annual basic salary (including performance bonus)
  • Monthly profit share bonus
  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • Overtime pay at £15 per hour
  • Weekly pay
  • Company pension
  • Full-time, permanent position

If you're an experienced 7.5 Tonne Driver looking for a company that values its employees and rewards performance, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're an experienced or a skilled 7.5 Tonne Driver ready for your next challenge, apply today and join a business committed to providing exceptional same-day logistics and courier services across the UK.