3.5 Tonne Driver

Berry Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is seeking a reliable 3.5 Tonne Van Driver to support operations in the Darlington and Teesside area. The role involves safe transport of goods, loading and unloading, and ensuring on-time deliveries and collections.

The candidate will have a Full UK Category B licence, complete a driving assessment, and demonstrate good communication and organisational skills. DBS check and site induction may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category B driving licence.
• Successful completion of a driving assessment.
• Experience in commercial driving is advantageous but not required.
• Penalty points: 3–6 may be considered.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Able to undertake manual handling and loading/unloading duties.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 3.5 tonne vehicle in accordance with road traffic regulations.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Load and unload goods as required.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on schedule.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Comply with health and safety procedures.
• Undertake site-specific inductions or training as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Manual handling

Organisation

Education

Full UK Category B Licence

Job description

Van Driver (3.5 Tonne)

Location: Darlington
Pay Rate: £13.31 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary/Agency (subject to client requirements)
Start Date: To be confirmed, potentially required at short notice depending on vehicle availability.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and professional 3.5 Tonne Van Driver to support operations in the Darlington and Teesside area. This role involves the safe and timely transportation of goods, along with loading and unloading duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 3.5 tonne vehicle in accordance with road traffic regulations.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Load and unload goods as required.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.
• Comply with company policies, including health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Full UK Category B Driving Licence.
• Successful completion of a driving assessment.
• Previous commercial driving experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Maximum of 3-6 penalty points considered (all endorsements must be disclosed).
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and loading/unloading duties.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Pass a DBS check.
• Undertake Drug & Alcohol testing.
• Complete any site-specific induction or training requirements.

Additional Information

• This role involves driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle.
• CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card are not required for this position.
• Flexibility may be required due to operational demands and changing start dates.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.