Driver 3.5 Ton Vehicle
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 29,572 – GBP 29,572 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must hold the legal right to work in the UK and comply with licensing and penalty point requirements. Open to all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability status.
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- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Role
Speedy Hire, recognized as the leading UK provider of equipment hire, including tools, specialist plant, and support services, is seeking a Delivery Driver for their Edinburgh location. This role involves operating a 3.5 ton flatbed van with a trailer to distribute hire equipment across the local region. The driver serves as a key representative of Speedy's values and commitment to customers.
Working Hours and Compensation
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Working hours from 07:30 to 17:00, totaling 42 hours weekly
- Annual salary of £29,572, paid pro rata
Responsibilities
- Handle the driving and delivery of equipment using a 3.5 ton flatbed van with trailer
- Maintain professional representation of the company at all customer interactions
- Support local routes with good knowledge of the area
- Promote and contribute to the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda, specifically the “Decade to Deliver” strategy
Candidate Profile
- Possess a full UK manual driving licence including towing capabilities without more than six penalty points
- Experience driving professionally within the UK road system
- Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills, considering self a "people-person"
- Physically able to walk for extended periods and perform duties in various weather conditions
- Self-motivated, positive, with a strong sense of community pride
Benefits and Work Culture
- 26 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
- Life assurance coverage
- Enrollment in a pension scheme
- Access to canteen facilities
- Significant discounts (95%) across the Speedy brand products
- Opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression
- Voluntary Health Cash Plan
- Employee shopping discounts via "My Staff Shop"
- Participation in a Green Commute Initiative to support cycling to work
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (PAM) offering support for wellbeing, legal, financial, and personal matters
Flexibility and Inclusion
Speedy prioritizes a balanced work-life approach exemplified through flexible working arrangements, including job sharing, flexible start and finish times, shorter working days, and term-time hours. The company embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants of all backgrounds. Compliance with UK right to work policy is required.
Additional Information
Applicants should be aware positions may require specific background checks such as DBS, credit, or security clearance. The company retains the right to close recruitment early should application volume meet hiring needs. For further details on policies, refer to the company’s ESG governance online resources.