3.5 Ton Delivery Driver

About Speedy Hire and Role Overview

Speedy Hire, the UK's foremost provider of tools and specialist hire equipment, is searching for a diligent Delivery Driver to join their team in Doncaster. This position involves driving a 3.5 ton flatbed van to deliver equipment within the local vicinity. As a vital member of the team, this role requires someone who embodies the company's mission, vision, and values and represents the brand professionally to customers.

Working Hours and Compensation

The role demands 42 hours per week from Monday to Friday, operating between 07:30 and 17:00. Speedy Hire values work-life balance and offers flexible working options, including job shares and varied hours. The annual salary is £29,572, pro-rated according to hours.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a valid UK manual driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Familiarity with the local area to facilitate efficient deliveries.
• A strong emphasis on customer service and focus.
• Experience driving professionally within the UK.
• Commitment to supporting the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, "Decade to Deliver."

Desired Attributes

• Positive and self-driven attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Personable and able to interact effectively with people.
• Prepared to walk for extended durations and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• A strong sense of community involvement and pride in work output.

Benefits and Perks

• 26 days of paid holiday in addition to bank holidays.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Participation in a pension scheme.
• Access to onsite canteen facilities.
• Substantial 95% discount across all Speedy products and services.
• Opportunities for career advancement, training, and development.
• Voluntary health cash plan for medical expenses.
• Employee discounts and offers through My Staff Shop.
• Green Commute Initiative supporting cycling to work.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for wellbeing, legal, financial, and personal issues.

Additional Information

Speedy Hire is dedicated to a superior work-life balance, featuring reduced contracted hours and flexible working arrangements such as adjustable start and finish times, shorter working days, term-time hours, and job share options. The company also offers a transparent career advancement framework termed "Career Line of Sight."

Applicants should apply promptly as Speedy reserves the right to close recruitment early depending on application volume. Some roles may require background screening including DBS, Credit, or Security Checks.

Speedy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability. All prospective employees must prove legal right to work in the UK before commencing employment.

For more information on company policies aligned with ESG governance, visit the Speedy website.