7.5T / 18T HGV Driver in Braintree

7.5 Tonne HGV Driver (Full‑Time, Permanent)

Location: Southeast of England (Primary area) with long‑distance and European travel

Salary & Earning

• Annual range: £30,000.00 – £45,000.00 OTE per year.
• Basic pay: £26,900 (includes performance bonus)
• Higher earning potential: 18‑tonne drivers, nights out, travel to Europe & Ireland can achieve the upper salary end (£45,000).

Key Job Requirements & Duties

• Primary Duty: Driving the 7.5‑tonne lorry for deliveries.
• Operational Duties: Loading, checking, and securing various goods (mostly pallets, crates, general haulage) onto and off the lorry.
• Customer Service: Engaging positively with clients during deliveries.

Work Pattern & Hours

• Shift Pattern: No standard shift; depends on customer requirements.
• Start Times: Normally between 06:00 and 09:00, but can vary.
• Average Hours: Most drivers average 40‑48 hours per week.
• Average Deliveries: 1 to 5 deliveries per day.
• Flexibility: Drivers willing to work overtime, nights out, and weekends will be the highest earners.

Benefits

• Annual salary (guaranteed pay), not hourly.
• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme (based on performance)
• Monthly Profit Share
• Overtime Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free and On‑site Parking

Driver Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of HGV driving experience (required).
• Age: Must be over 25 years old.
• Licence: No more than 6 points on the licence.
• Convictions: No conviction codes (e.g., BA, CD, DD, DR, DG, TT99, MR) in the last 5 years.
• Medical: Any medical conditions requiring DVLA submission must be declared and cleared by the company\’s insurers.
• Other: Must not have had vehicle insurance refused in the last 5 years; must have no unspent convictions.

Opportunity for 18‑Tonne Drivers

Drivers with the ability to operate 18‑tonne vehicles will receive an approximate £1,500 increase in their basic pay.