Van Driver

Driver Hire Wakefield; Castleford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist transport and logistics recruiter is seeking a Van Driver in Castleford. The role involves operating a van for deliveries and collections, ensuring safety and care in handling goods. Applicants must have a valid UK Driving Licence, and previous van driving experience is preferred but not essential. This position offers a salary of £14.23 per hour, with shifts from Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.

Qualifications

• Previous van driving/multi-drop experience preferred but not essential.
• Able to handle manual loading/unloading if required.
• No more than 6 points on the driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a van for deliveries and collections.
• Complete deliveries individually or as a pair.
• Perform manual handling and lifting as needed.
• Load/unload goods, ensuring care during handling.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks.

Skills

Good knowledge of local and national road networks

Strong customer service and communication skills

Reliable

Punctual

Safety-conscious

Education

Valid UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Van Driver
Location: Castleford
Salary: £14.23 per hour
Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Start Date: Immediately

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating a van for deliveries and collections
• Completing delivery individually or as a pair
• Manual handling involved - some lifting
• Loading/unloading goods, ensuring items are handled with care
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks

What we are looking for

• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Previous van driving/multi-drop experience (however, not essential)
• Good knowledge of local and national road networks
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Able to handle manual loading/unloading if required
• No more than 6 points

About Driver Hire

Driver Hire Wakefield is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK\'s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Wakefield surrounding areas but it\'s more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We\'re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2022), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (67%) said they would definitely\' recommend working for us.

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