Delivery Driver

Stafforce Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pay increase after 12 weeks

Free on-site parking

Discounts at shops/restaurants

Access to 24/7 GP service

Wellbeing and emotional support

Potential permanent position after 12 

Casual dress code

Job summary

Stafforce Recruitment is seeking experienced 3.5 tonne van drivers for a well-established home delivery company in Dartford. You will join a two-person delivery team, delivering furniture and household items directly to customers’ homes, with a Driver's Mate at all times.

The role involves loading and unloading, regular heavy lifting, daily vehicle checks and delivering with care and professionalism. Hours are 6am–2pm, with weekly pay and potential for a permanent role after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (Category B) required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills expected.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a delivery team.
• Experience in van driving or multi-drop delivery preferred.
• Able to perform heavy lifting safely.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van safely and efficiently.
• Complete scheduled home deliveries.
• Load, unload and carry furniture and bulky items.
• Work with Driver's Mate on heavy lifting.
• Deliver items into customers' homes professionally.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks.
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the delivery process.
• Ensure deliveries are completed on time.

Skills

UK driving licence

Good communication

Team player

Reliability

Job description

3.5 TONNE VAN DRIVERS WANTED - DARTFORD

Ongoing Work | Immediate Opportunities | Weekly Pay

Stafforce Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced and reliable 3.5 Tonne Van Drivers for a well-established home delivery company based in Dartford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers looking for ongoing work with regular daytime hours.

Location: Dartford, Kent

Working Hours: 6am - 2pm

Pay Rate: £13.83 per hour, increasing to £14.42 after 12 qualifying weeks

Job Type: Ongoing temporary work

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering furniture and household items directly to customers' homes, working as part of a two-person delivery team alongside a Driver's Mate at all times.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van safely and efficiently.
• Completing scheduled home deliveries.
• Loading, unloading and carrying furniture and bulky household items.
• Undertaking regular heavy lifting and manual handling with your Driver's Mate.
• Delivering items into customers' homes safely and professionally.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks.
• Providing excellent customer service throughout the delivery process.
• Ensuring deliveries are completed accurately and on time.

Please note: This is a physically demanding role involving heavy lifting throughout the day. You will always be accompanied by a Driver's Mate, and no furniture assembly is required.

What We're Looking For

• Full, valid UK driving licence (Category B).
• Must be aged 25 or over due to vehicle insurance requirements.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points on your licence.
• No drink-driving, drug-driving or dangerous-driving convictions (including DR, DG or DD endorsement codes).
• Previous van driving or multi-drop delivery experience preferred.
• Comfortable with regular heavy lifting and physically demanding work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team.

What's in It for You

• Ongoing work
• Weekly pay
• Pay increase after 12 qualifying weeks
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts at a range of shops and restaurants
• Access to a 24/7 GP service
• Wellbeing and emotional support
• Potential opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks
• Casual dress code, subject to safety requirements

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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