Job Title - 7.5T Driver (Category C1 Licence)

Location - Barnsley

Pay Rate - £14.25 per hour

Times and Days of Work - 06:00 starts | Monday - Saturday

Position Type - Ongoing / Temporary Assignment

The Best Connection is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a 7.5T Driver (Category C1 Licence) to join a well‑established home furnishing distribution business based in Barnsley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced 7.5T driver looking for ongoing work, delivering home furnishings to customers while working alongside a driver's mate and providing excellent customer service.

About the Role

As a 7.5T Driver, you will be responsible for delivering home furnishings to residential customers. This is a multidrop role, working with a driver's mate to ensure items are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The role involves manual handling and heavy lifting, therefore a good level of physical fitness is required.

Your Duties Will Include

• Carrying out pre‑ and post‑vehicle checks to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy
  * Completing multidrop deliveries to customers' homes
  * Working closely with a driver's mate to unload and deliver furniture items
  * Providing excellent customer service during deliveries
  * Following delivery schedules and job instructions accurately
  * Maintaining clear communication with dispatch and the client
  * Adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures

What We're Looking For

• Valid UK Category C1 (7.5T) driving licence
  * Previous 7.5T / C1 driving experience
  * Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
  * Maximum 6 penalty points (no major endorsements)
  * Ability to carry out heavy lifting and manual handling
  * Experience in a customer‑facing role
  * Reliable, professional, and punctual with good communication skills
  * Verifiable references

Benefits of Working for The Best Connection Include

• On‑going assignments throughout 2026
  * Online registration
  * Shifts to suit you
  * 28 days paid holiday
  * Personal Accident Insurance
  * Overtime
  * On‑line payslips
  * Contributory pension provision
  * PAYE payroll (no admin fees to pay)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Best Connection Group Limited was formed in 1991 and has a network of 80+ branches throughout the UK, specialising in the supply of temporary labour to the industrial, HGV, warehouse, and distribution sectors.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.