Delivery Driver / Warehouse Operative

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Delivery Driver / Warehouse Operative to cover deliveries across London and the Home Counties. The role combines driving with warehouse tasks, requiring loading/unloading, goods handling, and customer-facing service.

The position offers a 48-hour week with a salary of £35,000–£40,000 DOE, reflecting experience. A long-term opportunity within a growing operation is available.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (Category B).
• Previous delivery driving or van driving experience.
• Confident driving a long-wheelbase van through London and the Home Counties.
• Previous warehouse experience would be advantageous.
• Physically fit and comfortable with loading/unloading.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible attitude and happy to support the warehouse team when not out on deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5-tonne long-wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter
• Completing deliveries across London and the Home Counties
• Safely loading and unloading the vehicle
• Ensuring goods are correctly secured and transported safely
• Providing a professional and friendly service when dealing with customers
• Checking deliveries and associated paperwork
• Assisting with general warehouse duties between delivery runs
• Picking, moving and preparing goods for dispatch
• Keeping the warehouse and vehicle clean, safe and organised
• Carrying out basic daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues

Skills

Driving licence

Delivery driving experience

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Customer service

Job description

Delivery Driver / Warehouse Operative

Location: Deliveries across London & the Home Counties

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Hours: 48 hours per week

Vehicle: 3.5T Long-Wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Delivery Driver / Warehouse Operative to join a busy and growing operation. The company is a market leading construction material business that have been trading for over 30 years.

This is a varied position combining driving and warehouse responsibilities. You'll be responsible for completing deliveries throughout London and the Home Counties, safely loading and unloading the vehicle, and supporting the warehouse team between deliveries.

The Role

1. Driving a 3.5-tonne long-wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter
2. Completing deliveries across London and the Home Counties
3. Safely loading and unloading the vehicle
4. Ensuring goods are correctly secured and transported safely
5. Providing a professional and friendly service when dealing with customers
6. Checking deliveries and associated paperwork
7. Assisting with general warehouse duties between delivery runs
8. Picking, moving and preparing goods for dispatch
9. Keeping the warehouse and vehicle clean, safe and organised
10. Carrying out basic daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues

What We're Looking For

• * Full UK driving licence (Category B)
• * Previous delivery driving or van driving experience preferred
• * Confident driving a long-wheelbase van throughout London and the Home Counties
• * Previous warehouse experience would be advantageous
• * Physically fit and comfortable with regular loading and unloading
• * Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
• * Good communication and customer service skills
• * Flexible attitude and happy to support the warehouse team when not out on deliveries

Package

• * £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary depending on experience
• * 48-hour working week
• * Varied role combining driving and warehouse responsibilities
• * Long-term opportunity within a busy and growing operation

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Delivery Driver or Warehouse Operative with driving experience who is looking for a varied position offering a competitive salary.