Van Delivery Driver (CAT B)

Driver Hire Plymouth & Cornwall; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment company in Plymouth is seeking a Van Delivery Driver for varied work across the area. Ideal candidates must have a valid UK Category B Licence and the ability to handle physical tasks. The position offers flexibility, competitive pay ranging from £12.33 to £18.49 per hour, and opportunities for ongoing contracts.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Minimum pay of 8 hours per shift

Overtime paid after 8 hours

Qualifications

• Full and valid UK Category B Licence with no more than 6 points and no DR, DD or IN convictions.
• Previous van driving experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Physical ability to handle heavy items throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels and goods across Plymouth and surrounding areas.
• Maintain a flexible working schedule based on client needs.
• Adhere to safety and driving regulations.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry heavy items

Adaptability to varied work

Education

Valid UK Category B Licence

Job description

Overview

Position: Van Delivery Driver (CAT B)
Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas

Are you a van delivery driver looking for extra work or hours? We are looking to take on multiple staff in the Plymouth area who are hard working, resilient and won't crack under pressure to complete work for a variety of contracts we will have ongoing in the near future and beyond. This would be an ideal role for someone who enjoys varied work and likes getting stuck in with different types of driving and clients each week but also needs a bit of flexibility to suit their lifestyle. If this sounds like a suitable position for you, get in touch with us today!

Areas of work we cover

• Parcels
• Refrigerated goods
• Highways / tanker work
• Glass & glazing products
• Plant machinery & welfare units
• Building supplies
• Office stationery
• Insulation products
• Ambient & chilled goods
• Agricultural supplies

Additional information

• Hours vary depending on the client; shifts may start between 05:30 & 08:00 with job until finish.
• 8 hours minimum pay per shift, with overtime paid after 8 hours.
• Pay is £12.33 - £18.49 (Advanced payroll method inclusive of holiday pay)
• Ad-hoc shifts with flexibility to suit you.
• PAYE - Internal payroll meaning we don't use umbrella firms!
• Weekly pay.
• Potential for full-time ongoing contracts or temporary-to-permanent for the right candidates.

Job requirements

• A full and valid UK Category B Licence with no more than 6 points & no DR, DD or IN convictions for insurance purposes.
• Previous van driving experience would be highly beneficial but not essential.
• The ability to lift and carry fairly heavy items throughout the day, as well as driving, is a requirement due to the physical nature of some of our jobs.

What Driver Hire can offer you

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. We can provide regular, ongoing delivery driving work within the Plymouth and Cornwall area. We treat you as the true professional that you are and in our latest survey, 94% of our candidates said they were proud to work for us and 81% scored 8/10 or more when asked if they would recommend Driver Hire.

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Please have a look at our other roles for: Class 1, Class 2, 7.5THGV, LGV & multi-drop van drivers. We are also always recruiting for warehouse staff, forklift drivers & driver's mates.