HGV 7.5T Driver

  • Job ref: 025/01580
  • Type: Full Time, Temporary
  • Location: Raunds
  • Salary: £13.50 - £16.81 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Northampton & Daventry
  • Date posted: 2 October 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Temporary
  • Raunds
  • 13.50-16.81 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 025/01580
  • Salary: £13.50 - £16.81 per hour

HGV 7.5T Driver (Cat C1)

📍 Raunds, Northamptonshire
💷 £13.50 per hour PAYE / £15.13 per hour PAYE Advanced
💷 Overtime after 8 hours: £15.00 PAYE / £16.81 PAYE Advanced
🕒 Temp to Perm Opportunity

Driver Hire Kettering is currently recruiting an experienced HGV 7.5T (Cat C1) Driver for a well-established white goods distributor operating from Raunds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and customer-focused driver looking for ongoing work with the potential of a permanent position.

Location

Easily commutable from:

  • Northampton
  • Kettering
  • Wellingborough
  • Rushden
  • Daventry

Shift Pattern

  • Monday to Saturday
  • 5 shifts per week on a rota basis
  • 05:45 start time
  • Minimum 8-hour shifts
  • Longer days available during busy periods

Pay Rates

First 8 Hours

  • £13.50 per hour PAYE
  • £15.13 per hour PAYE Advanced

Overtime (After 8 Hours)

  • £15.00 per hour PAYE
  • £16.81 per hour PAYE Advanced

The Role

As a 7.5T Driver, you will be responsible for delivering home appliances directly to customers while providing a first-class customer experience.

Duties include:

  • Driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle safely and professionally
  • Delivering white goods to residential properties
  • Assisting with appliance installation (full training provided if offered a permanent role)
  • Working on single-manned or double-manned delivery routes
  • Using lifting equipment supplied by the company
  • Completing between 10 and 25 deliveries per day
  • Providing outstanding customer service at every delivery

What We’re Looking For

Essential requirements:

✅ Valid Category C1 (7.5T) Licence
✅ Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
✅ Valid Digital Tachograph Card
✅ Minimum 12 months’ 7.5T driving experience
✅ No more than 6 penalty points
✅ No major motoring offences
✅ Strong customer service and communication skills
✅ Good level of physical fitness due to the nature of the role

Why Join?

  • Weekly pay
  • Competitive pay rates with overtime available
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity
  • Full training and support
  • Established and respected employer
  • Friendly team environment
  • Immediate starts available

If you are an experienced 7.5T Driver (Cat C1) looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with a company that values customer service and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Driver Hire Kettering and take the next step in your driving career. 🚛📦

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