Apprentice Van Driver

Getting In Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in delivery management is seeking an Apprentice Van Driver to join their dynamic team. This role involves collecting mail and parcels, ensuring timely deliveries, and providing exceptional customer service. You will receive on-the-job training and coaching, enabling you to develop essential skills in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to high-quality service and a focus on efficiency, this company offers a unique opportunity to grow within the logistics sector. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career path and enjoy working independently, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have no more than 3 points on driving licence.
• Experience of working with the public is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect daily routes and ensure timely collections.
• Provide outstanding customer service and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of local area and road networks

Ability to work to strict deadlines

Flexibility and ability to work alone

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Job description

Apprentice Van Driver

Apply From: 10/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Employer

WHISTL LIMITED

Vacancy Description

Collections:

• Collect daily route and special instructions
• Ensure that you have any mail that requires returning to customers prepared for delivery that day
• Ensure collections are done within the agreed window time.
• Highlight any collections that are going to be late and the reason for the delay to the Van Fleet Team.
• Replenish all trays collected one for one
• Ensure that the Collection E Docket is completed accurately, correctly and that it is signed by the customer
• Ensure that the trays are stacked within the van in an organised manner
• Deliver all collected post to the Sortation Centre immediately once collections are completed
• To have a flexible approach to work in order to fit the fast paced changing working environment at Whistl

Customer Service:

• Provide all customers of Whistl with an outstanding level of service at all times
• Any queries or information gained from the customer at the point of the collection to be passed on to the Van Fleet Team to be actioned
• Provide customers with support and information in the preparation of the mail
• Maintain a professional manner whilst on site at collection points and at depot

Vans:

• Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
• Always ensure that your vehicle is kept topped up with fuel and oil and is fully compliant according to company policy
• Perform general vehicle maintenance and report any defects to the Transport Manager
• Ensure that your vehicle is kept in a safe location, locked and with nothing valuable left in the vehicle overnight

Key skills:

• Knowledge of the local area and road networks
• Able to work to strict deadlines
• Must be flexible and be able to work alone
• Be able to communicate at all levels

Experience:

• Experience of working with the public
• Previous experience of courier work would be an advantage but not essential

Essential:

• Must have no more than 3 points on driving licence

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Van Driver

Employer Description

We are a delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in mail services handling over 50% of business mail in the UK. Our mail expertise supports our continued growth in parcel delivery and ecommerce markets, combined with our unique advertising portfolio across Doordrop Media.

Vacancy Location

Unit 8 Patchway Trading Estate Bristol BS34 5TA

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

8

Vacancy Reference Number

1000307910

Key Dates

Apply From

10/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-30 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided:

• Training will be given on the job and by one to one coaching on Teams

Learning Provider

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Contact Details

Louise Oneil

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non-judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

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