Multi Drop Van Driver

The Best Connection; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Pension Scheme

Personal Accident Insurance

24/7 Support

Job summary

The Best Connection is currently seeking experienced Van Drivers for an ongoing, long-term opportunity with one of our prestigious logistics clients based in Team Valley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for reliable drivers looking for long-term, consistent work with a major national delivery network, offering a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern and 12-hour shifts.

Start times between 07:00 and 08:00, with ongoing, long-term work and a structured rota to support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK Cat B driving licence.
• Have no more than 6 points for minor offences.
• No DD, DR or IN codes.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience is desirable.
• Good knowledge of the North East.
• Comfortable with 12-hour shifts.
• Reliable and committed to the 4 on, 4 off rota.
• Physically fit for busy multi-drop work.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Professional, safety-conscious and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Completing multi-drop parcel deliveries across the local area.
• Delivering a high volume of parcels safely and efficiently.
• Scanning items and managing electronic delivery manifests.
• Ensuring all parcels are delivered accurately, safely and on time.
• Following planned delivery routes and meeting service targets.
• Providing a professional and courteous service to customers.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
• Working independently while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service.

Skills

UK Cat B Licence

Multi-drop deliveries

12-hour shifts

4 on 4 off rota

Geography knowledge

Time management

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Job description

The Best Connection is currently seeking experienced Van Drivers for an ongoing, long-term opportunity with one of our prestigious logistics clients based in Team Valley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for reliable drivers looking for long-term, consistent work with a major national delivery network, offering an attractive 4 on, 4 off shift pattern and 12-hour shifts.

With regular hours and a structured rota, this role is ideal for drivers looking for a predictable working pattern and the opportunity to secure ongoing employment.

The Role

• Working a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern
• 12-hour shifts
• Start times between 07:00 and 08:00
• Completing multi-drop parcel deliveries across the local area
• Delivering a high volume of parcels safely and efficiently
• Scanning items and managing electronic delivery manifests
• Ensuring all parcels are delivered accurately, safely and on time
• Following planned delivery routes and meeting service targets
• Providing a professional and courteous service to customers
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Working independently while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold a valid UK Category B (Car) Driving Licence
• Have no more than 6 points for minor driving offences
• No DD, DR or IN codes
• Have previous multi-drop delivery experience (highly desirable)
• Have good geographical knowledge of the North East
• Be comfortable working 12-hour shifts
• Be reliable and committed to the 4 on, 4 off rota
• Be physically fit enough to undertake a busy multi-drop delivery role
• Have excellent time management and customer service skills
• Be professional, safety-conscious and able to work independently

Hours of Work

• 4 days on / 4 days off
• 12-hour shifts
• Start times between 07:00 and 08:00
• Ongoing, long-term work
• Consistent rota providing excellent work-life balance

Pay & Benefits

• £13.00 per hour
• Weekly pay - every Friday
• Ongoing role with long-term stability
• Structured 4 on, 4 off working pattern
• Enrolment into the pension scheme
• Holiday pay accrued while working

Why Work with The Best Connection?

• Weekly Pay: Wages are paid every Friday, helping you maintain consistent cash flow.
• Holiday Pay: Accrue up to 28 days of paid annual leave per year (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Enrolment into a pension contribution scheme to help you save for the future.
• Personal Accident Insurance: Drivers and other temporary workers are covered by personal accident insurance while on assignment.
• 24/7 Support: Dedicated consultants at your local branch are available around the clock to assist with shift or pay queries.

Interested?

Apply today by clicking the link or contacting our Gateshead branch to speak with our driving team.

Immediate starts are available for suitable candidates.

If you're looking for stable, long-term work, a consistent 4 on/4 off rota and 12-hour shifts, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.