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.