7.5 Tonne Driver (C1) – Ongoing Work – Ashford & Surrounding Areas
Pay: £13.00 – £14.50 per hour (PAYE)
Location: Ashford, Pluckley, Canterbury, Folkestone, Cranbrook
Schedule: Monday to Friday | Full-time or Part-time | Start times: 06:00–08:00
Driver Hire Ashford is recruiting for a dependable and hardworking 7.5 Tonne Driver (C1) to support a variety of clients across the Ashford region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for regular, ongoing work, with the potential for permanent roles and further career development.
Your Role:
1. Monday to Friday work with start times between 06:00 – 08:00
2. Complete multi-drop deliveries to local businesses and customers
3. Work across a variety of sectors including motor parts, retail, chilled/frozen food, and building supplies
4. Maintain a high level of customer service on-site and on the road
5. Complete relevant delivery paperwork and vehicle checks
What You Need:
6. Valid Category C1 (7.5 Tonne) licence
7. Driver CPC and Digital Tacho Card
8. Commercial driving experience is preferred – however, newly qualified drivers are welcome
9. Based in or able to commute to Ashford, Folkestone, Canterbury, Cranbrook, or surrounding areas
10. Full PPE and Sat Nav required
What We Offer:
11. Weekly pay, every Friday via PAYE
12. Competitive rates: £13.00 – £14.50 per hour, with minimum 8-hour daily pay
13. Holiday pay – accrued or rolled-up, your choice
14. Pension scheme
15. Flexible work – choose full-time or part-time to suit your lifestyle
16. Free on-site parking at many client locations
17. Training & development opportunities, including HIAB, Moffett, or ADR qualifications
18. Subsidised Driver CPC training
19. Opportunities for long-term or permanent placements after qualifying period
20. Supportive, experienced team to help you succeed
Why Driver Hire?
We’re the UK’s leading logistics recruiter, offering flexible and rewarding work for professional drivers. 97% of our drivers say they’re proud to work with us – and we’re proud to support them with great pay, opportunities and respect.