Experienced Van Driver

Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Colchester and Sudbury is seeking an experienced Van Driver to support our Colchester-based client in the food distribution sector. The role is full-time and permanent with immediate start.

Pay starts at £14.25 per hour for the first 12 weeks, rising to £15.25 per hour thereafter for overtime and weekends. Typical week is Tuesday to Saturday with possible early start times (as early as 12am) and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Full UK Category B driving licence required.
• No more than 6 penalty points; DR/DD/IN endorsements not allowed.
• Previous commercial van experience essential.
• Good knowledge of UK road laws is required.
• Safety, reliability and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliveries and collections typically 10–25 per day.
• Deliver to restaurants, hotels, schools and food establishments.
• Start times can be as early as 12am; must be willing to start early and work Saturdays.
• Working week Tuesday to Saturday; weekend work required.

Skills

Driving licence (Cat B)

Commercial van experience

UK road knowledge

Customer service

Education

Full UK Category B driving licence

Job description

Job details

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Colchester
• 14.25- 15.25 USD / Year
• Job Ref: 057/02351
• Salary: £14.25 - £15.25 per hour

Driver Hire Colchester and Sudbury are seeking Experienced Van Drivers to support our Colchester based client, working within the food distribution industry.

Immediate start available, the role is full time, permanent .

Pay rate for the first 12weeks is £14.25 p/h for 8hrs minimum and £15.25 p/h after 8hrs and on weekends. Salary after 12 weeks negotiable.

The Role

• Working week is Tuesday to Saturday. Must be willing to work weekends.
• Start times vary can be as early as 12am, must be willing to start early and work on Saturday when needed.
• Number of Deliveries and collections vary between 10 – 25 per day,
• Delivering to restaurants, hotels, schools and food establishments.

Requirements

• Full UK Category B driving licence
• Clean license is an advantage. No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD or IN endorsements)
• Previous commercial van experience essential
• Good knowledge of UK road laws
• Safety, reliability and customer service skills are essential

If you are a dependable Van Driver looking work with a trusted local agency, we would love to hear from you.

*Please be advised pay displayed is inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%*