Van Driver

JR United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced Van Driver in Barking to operate a long wheelbase van for deliveries across London. The role requires knowledge of London's roads, basic computer skills, and a Forklift Licence. The position starts at 3:00 AM, offers paid holidays, and pays £15.50 per hour, transitioning to an annual salary of £34,095 once permanent. Flexible working hours are necessary.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Access to MediCash healthcare package

Discounts at over 850 retail outlets

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience driving a long wheelbase van in London.
• Basic computer literacy (e.g. email, spreadsheets, route planning tools).
• Flexible with starting times.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 3.5 tonne long wheelbase van for deliveries across London.
• Load and unload the vehicle and keep it clean and tidy.
• Provide cover for other drivers during holidays and sickness.

Skills

Driving experience in London

Excellent knowledge of London's roads

Basic computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

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Staff Solutions UK Ltd is currently recruiting for an experienced Van Driver with a Forklift Licence on behalf of our client based in Barking, Essex.

This position is offered on a temp perm basis meaning you would work through us for the first 12 weeks and then be taken on permanently by our client.

Please note that this position starts at 03.00am each day. You can expect to work for around 8 hours per shift, Sunday Friday, 6 nights. This would be 48 hours per week.

You will be driving a long wheelbase van and making deliveries to companies based in London & Kent. You would need to be flexible with regards to working times as you will be required to cover other drivers off on holiday or sickness.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate a 3.5 tonne long wheelbase van for deliveries across London.
Load and unload vehicle and keep it clean and tidy.
Provide cover for other drivers during holidays and sickness
Learn and maintain all current delivery routes.
Support the Transport Manager with daily transport operations.
Use basic computer skills for logging deliveries and updating schedules
Ensure vehicle safety and report maintenance issues promptly.

Requirements:

Proven experience driving a long wheelbase van in London.
Excellent knowledge of Londons roads and traffic patterns.
Basis computer literacy (e.g email, spreadsheets, route planning tools)
Flexible and willing to start as early as 02.30am
Strong communication skills and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules.
Forklift Licence

Previous experience in a transport or logistics environment.
Familiarity with transport management systems.

28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Access to MediCash healthcare package
Discounts at over 850 online and in-store retailers.
Supportive team environment and opportunities for growth.

You will receive full training for this role and will be paired with an experienced employee to begin with.

Please note that you must not have more than 6 points on your licence and we cannot accept applications from anyone who's licence is endorsed with DR codes or IN10.

Due to the start time we would prefer candidates to have their own transport or live locally.

The rate of pay for this role is £15.50 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay. Once you become permanent with the company the annual salary will be £34,095.

Please apply today if you are serious about working and are available immediately. Please make sure that you include your contact number on your application. We will contact suitable candidates and arrange for you to register with us immediately.