Speedy Hire
Driver 7.5ton
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Role - Driver (7.5ton)
Location
Gloucester
Hours & Working Pattern
- Mon – Fri, 07:30 – 17:00
- 42 hours per week
- Flexible hours available, including job shares and amended hours (allenuence considered).
Speedy! prioritises work/life balance and actively encourages discussion around arrangements such as flexible start/finish times, shorter days, or term-time working hours.
About the Business
Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services—"everything for every job."
The role supports their operations by delivering hire equipment across the Gloucester area using a flatbed van (7.5-ton capacity).
About the Role
You will be driving and delivering hire equipment locally. This key position involves representing Speedy’s vision, mission, and core values in all customer interactions. The role is dynamic and crucial to the business.
Responsibilities
- Drive a 7.5-ton flatbed van to deliver hire equipment within the Gloucester area
- Ensure efficient and timely deliveries
- Act as a customer-facing representative, reflecting positively on Speedy’s brand values
- Support the unit/team in driving the Decade to Deliver (ESG Strategy)
Requirements
Core Skills & Qualifications
- Valid UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
- Proven experience driving sat-nav or GPS within the UK
- Strong mechanical awareness (experience handling vehicles/equipment is advantageous)
- Good knowledge of the local area (Gloucester and surrounding zones)
- Customer service focus with a strong sense of community and professional pride
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Attitude & Behaviour
- Upbeat, reliable, and self-motivated
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to be on your feet for long periods and work outdoors in varied weather conditions
- "People-person"—;happy to engage with customers, colleagues and local suppliers with a friendly, professional approach
What You’ll Receive
Key Benefits
- 26 days holiday (plus public/bank holidays)
- Life Assurance coverage
- Participation in our pension scheme
- Speedy Canteen facilities (on-site dining options)
- 95% discount across all Speedy brand products (tools, plant, equipment)
- Voluntary Health Cash Plan (TL;DR: cash stipend for medical/healthcare expenses)
- Career Line of Sight—clear progression and growth plans designed to help you plan your long-term future
- 9% of turnover invested in employee training, career paths and development (training budget available on a case-by-case basis)
- My Staff Shop—exclusive discount schemes with partner retailers across food, travel and lifestyle products
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Perks
- Green Commute Initiative: Support for cycling to work, configurations, or other sustainable commuting options incl. company subscriptions
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP, PAM)**: Free, confidential wellbeing/legal/financial support and access to a 24/7 helpline
- Industry-leading Work/Life Balance Programmes including:
- Core contracted hours reduction
- Flexible working arrangements (start/finish time flexibility, hybrid roles)
- Additional leave (such as sick pay, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity/paternity periods)
- Access to all company policies including ESG Governance & HR Guidelines (here)
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About Our Culture & Approach
Speedy operates a culture where people and personality are valued. We foster an inclusive, diverse environment that nurtures growth and innovation with a strong respect for collaboration and community.
Our strengths:
- High impact roles with immediate responsibility
- Supportive line managers paired with training programmes to values
- Transparency in expectations and clear growth pathways
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy encapsulated in every role
We reserve the right to close job advertisements early if sufficient applications are received. To ensure full consideration, apply promptly.
Important Notices
- Right to Work in the UK: Prevailing law requires verification of eligibility to work in the UK upon appointment.
- Safeguarding and Security: Some disclosure checks (DBS, credit/marketing checks) may be required depending on the specific role.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: We actively embrace diversity in all its forms and assure all applicants equitable consideration for interview. No discrimination based on ethnicity, gender identity, disability, disability status, childcare/maternity responsibilities, religious views, military record, or any other “protected characteristic.”
- Policy compliance: Operates in line with the Group’s ESG Governance framework—all applicants should review our commitments and expectations at our ESG Governance Page.
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