The Best Connection
7.5t Driver
7.5t Driver at The Best Connection, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire, paying £15.05 - £22.58 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.
- Pay
- £15.05 - £22.58 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temp to perm · On site
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- 7.5 tonne
- Driver CPC
40% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference jobs/7-5t-driver__jn-092026-25764
About the role
7.5t Driver
Job ref. JN -[phone removed]
Permanent
£15.05 - £22.58 per hour
Leeds
Apply nowContract: Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: Overtime rate paid after 45 hours weekly
Weekly hours: 45
7.5 ton Driver
The Best Connection Group are seeking an experienced 7.5 ton Driver to join our well-established client, DHL Express, at their site based at Leeds.
What We Offer:
- Great Pay: £15.05/hour
- Overtime at £22.58/hour after 45 hours worked
- 12 - 20 drops and collections per shift
- Monday - Friday
- Weekly Pay
- Pension Provision
- Full Training
- Temp to perm opportunities
- Access to Perks at Work, with discounts and exclusive offers
- 28 days holiday (pro rata PAYE)
Responsibilities:
- Performing pre/post vehicle checks and reporting any problems
- Maintaining accurate records and proof of delivery or collection
- Providing excellent customer service at delivery and collection points
- Following all airport security procedures
Requirements:
As we work at an airport regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority, all applicants must:
- Pass a 7.5 ton driving assessment (no minimum years of experience needed)
- Complete a criminal record check (paid for by us)
- Have a 5-year work history that can be checked (gaps over 28 days need a gap reference)
- Provide a 5-year address history
- Have valid photo ID (passport, driving licence or ID card)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence, [Category C1] (required)
- Drivers CPC qualification
- Digital tachograph card
If you're an experienced 7.5 ton Driver seeking permanent work, apply through Indeed today or contact Katie or Charlotte on [phone removed] or for more information.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
WakefieldLeeds, West Yorkshire
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Reference: jobs/7-5t-driver__jn-092026-25764 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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