Van Driver

Venatu Recruitment Group; Barking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.71 per hour

Weekly pay every Friday

Long-term opportunity with a friendly,

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group is seeking a dependable Van Driver / Warehouse Operative in Barking (IG11). The role combines delivery of parts and parcels with warehouse duties, including picking, packing, and stock scanning.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday 08:30–17:30, plus every other Saturday 08:00–12:00, at £12.71 per hour with weekly pay. Responsibilities include driving with a full UK licence, loading/unloading, manual handling, and working both independently and as part of the team to ensure

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Previous van driving and parcel delivery experience preferred.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Able to handle manual lifting and heavy loads.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automotive parts and parcels to local garages and trade customers.
• Carry out warehouse duties such as picking, packing, and scanning stock.
• Load and unload vehicles and sort returns.
• Identify and process damaged items.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.
• Be comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting.

Skills

Driving license

Van driving experience

Timekeeping

Reliability

Manual handling

Teamwork

Job description

Van Driver / Warehouse Operative – Barking (IG11)

We are currently looking for a reliable and hardworking Van Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our team in Barking (IG11).

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:30
• Every other Saturday: 08:00 – 12:00

Pay Rate

• £12.71 per hour
• Weekly pay every Friday

Role Responsibilities

• As part of this role, you will be responsible for delivering automotive parts and parcels to local garages, trade customers, and other designated delivery points. Deliveries will include:
• Brake pads and brake discs
• Nuts and bolts
• Mirrors
• Batteries
• General parcels and customer orders
• Please note that battery deliveries can range from motorcycle batteries to heavy-duty lorry batteries, so candidates must be comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Once delivery duties are completed, you will assist within the warehouse, carrying out tasks such as:
• Picking and packing orders
• Scanning stock
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Sorting returns
• Identifying and processing damaged items
• General warehouse duties as required

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous van driving and parcel delivery experience preferred
• Good timekeeping and reliability
• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Long-term opportunity with a supportive team

If you're a dependable driver who enjoys a hands-on role combining deliveries, parcel distribution, and warehouse work, we'd love to hear from you.