7.5T Driver – Temp to Perm

  • Job ref: 059/00627
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent, Temporary
  • Location: Fareham
  • Salary: £35,000.00 per year
  • Recruiting office: Portsmouth
  • Date posted: 10 November 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
  • Fareham
  • 35000 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 059/00627
  • Salary: £35,000.00 per year

Job Title: 7.5T Driver – Temp to Perm

Type: 13-Week Temp to Perm

Pay Rate: £35,000 per annum (40-hour week) once permanent

Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areas, with one day a week driving in London

Start Date: Immediate

Join a well-established food distribution business as a 7.5t driver and take the first step towards a permanent role. You’ll start on a 13-week temporary contract, with the aim of moving into a full-time position. If you’re an experienced 7.5t driver who is comfortable with handballing and forklift work, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements:

  • Valid 7.5T (Category C1) driving licence with a clean driving record
  • Valid CPC and Tacho Card
  • Previous commercial driving experience is essential
  • Forklift experience is desirable
  • Comfortable with regular driving in London

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safe loading, transportation and unloading of goods
  • Mixture of handballing and forklift work
  • One day a week driving in London
  • Handling the physical demands of the role and operating vehicles safely

Benefits:

  • Temp to perm opportunity with a 13-week trial period
  • Competitive salary of £35,000 for a 40-hour week
  • Variety in the role, with local and London deliveries
  • Genuine route into permanent employment

If this sounds like the thing for you, then apply now or feel free to give us a call on 02392 460603, or email Portsmouth@driverhire.co.uk.

 

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