The Best Connection
7.5T Driver
7.5T Driver at The Best Connection, based in North Shields, North East, paying £13.40 - £26.80 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.40 - £26.80 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- North Shields, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Van & Courier
- 7.5 tonne
- Driver CPC
10% below the typical rate for van & courier
Reference 615459399402925386
About the role
7.5T Drivers - Newcastle
The Best Connection is recruiting 7.5T Drivers on behalf of a well-established client in the Newcastle area.
Offering flexible weekday and weekend shifts, competitive pay and excellent overtime rates, this is a great opportunity for reliable drivers seeking ongoing work.
The Role
- Deliver goods safely to residential customers.
- Work alongside a Driver's Mate on every shift.
- Load and unload deliveries using safe manual handling techniques.
- Complete multi-drop deliveries efficiently and accurately.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional manner.
The Candidate
- Full UK Category C1 (7.5T) driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
- Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends or both.
- Reliable, punctual and customer-focused.
- Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
- Physically fit and comfortable assisting with heavy lifting and deliveries.
Hours and Pay
- Flexible weekday and weekend shifts available.
- Monday to Friday: £13.40 per hour.
- Weekday overtime: £20.10 per hour after 8 hours worked daily.
- Saturday: £20.10 per hour for all hours worked.
- Sunday: £26.80 per hour for all hours worked.
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
- Ongoing work opportunities.
- 24/7 consultant support.
- Pension contributions.
- Online payslips and holiday accrual.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Access to the Perks at Work temporary worker benefits scheme.
Suitable candidates will be invited to register online.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 615459399402925386 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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