7.5T Driver

Company: Driver Hire Kettering
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Location: Raunds
Job Description:

HGV 7.5T (Cat C1) Driver

Location: Raunds; Commutable from: Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough

Shift pattern & Pay

Mon – Sat (5 shifts out of 6 days on rota basis). 05:45 am start. Minimum 8‑hour shift; some longer days if busy.

First 8 hours: £13.00 per hour (PAYE) / £14.57 per hour (PAYE Advanced). OT after 8 hours: £15.00 per hour (PAYE) / £16.81 per hour (PAYE Advanced).

The role

  • The role involves the delivery and installation of home appliances to customers’ homes in a 7.5T vehicle (training will be provided on installation and only if a permanent position is offered).
  • Routes can be single or double‑manned. Equipment is provided to assist with the lifting, but all candidates need to be physically fit for this role.
  • Personality and attention to customer‑service for this role is essential.
  • 10‑25 drops per day.

Skills / qualifications

  • Valid C1 licence (7.5T).
  • Valid Tachograph & CPC.
  • No more than 6 points or major offences.
  • Customer‑service orientated.
  • Minimum of 12 months 7.5T driving experience.

Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Northamptonshire but it’s more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2024), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (90%) said they would definitely recommend working for us.

Interested in applying?

Please email kettering@driverhire.co.uk or call 01604 670199 and speak to Claire, Tierney or Mike.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026