7.5T Delivery Driver

  • Job Reference: 029/00301
  • Date Posted: 2 September 2024
  • Employer: Driver Hire Reading
  • Location: Reading, Berkshire
  • Salary: £16.00 to £25.00 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Driver Hire Reading are currently looking for a Driver's Mate to work with our client in Reading. Our client is the UK's leading home improvement and garden living retailer and they currently require a 7.5T Driver (Cat C1) to work with them on an ongoing basis. The role can start at 7am, 8am or 11am and each shift will last 8 hours. The working week is Sunday to Friday in week 1, then Sunday to Thursday in week 2, and then back into the week 1 cycle of Sunday to Friday.

The general duties of this role will involve driving a 7.5T vehicle assisting the experienced driver to make deliveries of a variety of goods to residential addresses in the South of England.

The pay rates on offer are as follows:

  • £16.00 per hour Basic rate.

  • £25.00 per hour Sunday rate.


These rates are paid on a PAYE model, and are inclusive of advanced holiday pay.

There is a minimum of 8 hours pay per shift.

Suitable candidates will have the following:

  • A full and valid UK driving licence, with CAT C1 entitlement.

  • No more than 6 points (minor offences only).

  • Current and valid CPC and Digi-Tacho cards.

  • Previous commercial driving experience.

  • Attainable references in a driving capacity.

  • Appropriate PPE (Safety shoes & Hi-viz).


If you are interested in this position, and feel that you meet the requirements, then apply ASAP.