7.5T Driver

Role Title: 7.5T Driver

Location: New Forest Hire

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 47.5 per week (Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5pm and every other Saturday morning 7:30am to 12:30pm)

About New Forest Hire

New Forest Hire are an established and well-respected provider for tool and plant hire in the New Forest. New Forest Hire has been operating for over 17 years and has built a strong reputation for reliable equipment, expert advice, and great customer service.

In July 2025, New Forest Hire became part of the Elliotts group, a family-owned business that has been around for over 180 years. Elliotts’ purpose is simple: to help our customers build. From drivers to yard teams, operations, and beyond, our 300+ colleagues work together as one big team. Our CEO, Tom, is the great-great-great grandson of our founder, and we remain proud of our strong roots and family values.

To succeed with us, you’ll need to be a great team player with a can-do attitude. If that sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home.

About the Role

Our drivers are the face of our business and are on the frontline when it comes to our customers. We are looking for a reliable and proactive 7.5T Driver to join our team at New Forest Hire in Totton. This is a role is a key part in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to our valued key account customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 7.5T vehicle to deliver and collect machinery

• Compile customer orders with accuracy and efficiency

• Provide general support the team

• Assist with loading/unloading vehicles and preparing orders for dispatch.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company procedures at all times

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Valid 7.5T driving license with CPC and Tacho Card.

• Previous experience in driving a 7.5T

• Forklift license is desirable but not essential – training can be provided

• Good attention to detail and time management skills

• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude

Who are you?

At Elliotts the customer comes first, and we take ownership. We believe everyone who works here should demonstrate our core behaviours:

• Friendly

• Enthusiastic

• Professional

• Interested

• Attentive

• Helpful

What’s in it for me?

• Annual profit share scheme

• 24/7 wellbeing support

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• 22 days holiday

• Unlimited training

• Staff discounts

• Christmas Hamper

• Monthly Pizza on us

• Company pension