7.5 tonne Driver

  • Job ref: 077/01545
  • Type: Full Time, On a daily basis, Part Time, Temporary
  • Location: Ashford, Kent
  • Salary: £13.00 - £14.50 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Ashford & Tonbridge
  • Date posted: 14 November 2025

Job details

  • Full Time
  • On a daily basis
  • Part Time
  • Temporary
  • Ashford, Kent
  • Job Ref: 077/01545
  • Salary: 13.00 - £14.50 per hour

7.5 Tonne Driver (C1) – Ongoing Work – Ashford & Surrounding Areas
Pay: £13.00 – £14.50 per hour (PAYE)
Location: Ashford, Pluckley, Canterbury, Folkestone, Cranbrook
Schedule: Monday to Friday | Full-time or Part-time | Start times: 06:00–08:00

 

Driver Hire Ashford is recruiting for a dependable and hardworking 7.5 Tonne Driver (C1) to support a variety of clients across the Ashford region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for regular, ongoing work, with the potential for permanent roles and further career development.

Your Role:

  • Monday to Friday work with start times between 06:00 – 08:00
  • Complete multi-drop deliveries to local businesses and customers
  • Work across a variety of sectors including motor parts, retail, chilled/frozen food, and building supplies
  • Maintain a high level of customer service on-site and on the road
  • Complete relevant delivery paperwork and vehicle checks

What You Need:

  • Valid Category C1 (7.5 Tonne) licence
  • Driver CPC and Digital Tacho Card
  • Commercial driving experience is preferred – however, newly qualified drivers are welcome
  • Based in or able to commute to Ashford, Folkestone, Canterbury, Cranbrook, or surrounding areas
  • Full PPE and Sat Nav required

What We Offer:

  • Weekly pay, every Friday via PAYE
  • Competitive rates: £13.00 – £14.50 per hour, with minimum 8-hour daily pay
  • Holiday pay – accrued or rolled-up, your choice
  • Pension scheme
  • Flexible work – choose full-time or part-time to suit your lifestyle
  • Free on-site parking at many client locations
  • Training & development opportunities, including HIAB, Moffett, or ADR qualifications
  • Subsidised Driver CPC training
  • Opportunities for long-term or permanent placements after qualifying period
  • Supportive, experienced team to help you succeed

Why Driver Hire?

We’re the UK’s leading logistics recruiter, offering flexible and rewarding work for professional drivers. 97% of our drivers say they’re proud to work with us – and we’re proud to support them with great pay, opportunities and respect.

Interested? Apply Today!

Click Apply Now or call our team on 01233 662280 to find out more. We look forward to helping you get behind the wheel with Driver Hire Tonbridge.

 

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