3.5t Van Driver - Scotland

Woodlands Homecare Ltd; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company workwear

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Woodlands Homecare Ltd in Glenrothes, Scotland is hiring a delivery driver to join our team. You will travel across Scotland and the North of England delivering timber garden buildings directly to customers, with early starts and varied routes.

We offer a permanent, full-time position with Monday to Friday hours, competitive pay with progression based on skills, and benefits including cycle to work and employee assistance.

Qualifications

• Holds a full UK driving licence (endorsements considered).
• Reliable and punctual with pride in workmanship.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Able to adapt to changing schedules and finish times.
• Always prioritises safety on the job.

Responsibilities

• Driving a company 3.5T flatbed vehicle on pre-planned delivery routes.
• Delivering timber garden buildings directly to customers.
• Safely unloading products at kerbside.
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks and ensuring loads remain secure.
• Accurately completing delivery paperwork.
• Providing a professional, friendly service at every customer visit.
• Carrying out minor adjustments or simple repairs where required (full training provided).

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Reliability

Punctuality

Manual handling

Safety mindset

Job description

Location: Glenrothes, Fife, KY6
Hours: Monday to Friday | Early starts from 3:45am–4:00am
Pay: From £12.80 per hour, with pay progression based on skills and development.

Looking For More Than Just A Driving Job?

Not every driving role is the same. If you're looking for predictable local routes with dozens of small deliveries every day, this probably isn't the role for you.

Instead, you'll be travelling across Scotland and the North of England delivering high-quality timber garden buildings directly to customers. Every day is different, with varied routes, different locations and the opportunity to develop practical skills beyond driving.

What You'll Be Doing

• Driving a company 3.5T flatbed vehicle on pre-planned delivery routes.
• Delivering timber garden buildings directly to customers.
• Safely unloading products at kerbside.
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks and ensuring loads remain secure.
• Accurately completing delivery paperwork.
• Providing a professional, friendly service at every customer visit.
• Carrying out minor adjustments or simple repairs where required (full training provided).

Why Join Woodlands?

• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Pre-planned routes, no parcel deliveries or high-volume multi-drop routes.
  
• Regional driving with genuine variety.
• Ongoing training to develop additional practical skills.
• Clear opportunities to increase your earnings through progression.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a full UK driving licence (endorsements considered).
• Is reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work.
• Is physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Can adapt to changing schedules and varying finish times.
• Always puts safety first.

What We Offer

Alongside a permanent, full-time position with weekday working, you'll receive:

• Competitive hourly pay with structured pay progression.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company workwear.
• Employee discount across our products.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.

If you're the type of person who enjoys taking ownership of your work, values variety and wants to build a long-term career with a well-established manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

Experience

Previous experience of delivery driving desirable

Successful applicants must be able to provide proof of their right to work in the UK and satisfactory employment references.

£12.80 per hour (skills based salary increments)