18 Tonne Driver, Sheffield
Approximately 50 hours per week / Hours vary on the job / Mainly Monday to Friday
£15.50 per hour
Sheffield
Above National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, Ongoing, Temporary
Driving
Search Area: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Ready for a driving role that offers variety, nationwide travel, and excellent weekly earnings?
We’re looking for experienced and reliable 18 Tonne Drivers to join a busy specialist removals operation based in Sheffield (S9).
This Loader position involves transporting and relocating a wide range of items for residential, commercial, and specialist moving projects.
You’ll work as part of a professional removals team, carrying out everything from office relocations to large-scale moving contracts.
Benefits:
- Night-out allowance paid
- Immediate starts available
- Ongoing work with a growing business
- Varied workload and nationwide projects
Pay Rate:
- £15.50 per hour
- Weekly pay
- £25 per night working away + digs provided
- 1.25x rate on Saturday
- 1.5x rate on Sundays
Hours:
- Approximately 50 hours per week
- Hours vary on the job
- Mainly Monday to Friday
Duties:
- Drive an 18T vehicle to customer locations throughout the UK
- Carry out commercial and domestic removals
- Load and unload furniture, equipment, and specialist items
- Work alongside removals crews on-site
- Complete daily vehicle inspections
- Ensure loads are transported safely and securely
- Support large commercial moves with teams of up to eight staff
- Occasionally stay away overnight when required
Skills Needed:
- Category C licence
- Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Good physical fitness and manual handling capability
- Flexible attitude towards early starts and working hours
- Previous removals experience preferred
- Minor endorsement points may be considered
- No drink or drug driving convictions
- Reliable and professional approach to work
How to Apply:
- Call Molly on 01246 278000 (Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm)
- Text “CLASS 2” to 07825 785296
- Email your CV to chesterfield@essentialrecruitment.co.uk with your CV
If you haven’t heard from us within 72 hours of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. We’ll keep your details on file for future opportunities.
This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (an Employment Business).
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