Van Driver

Driver Hire Borders; Daventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Van Driver for home deliveries in Daventry. The role involves driving a 3.5T van, customer liaison, appliance installation, and working flexible shifts. Competitive pay and great benefits are offered once permanent.

Benefits

Day off for your birthday

Contributory Pension scheme

Employee discounts on electrical products

Cash health care plan

Monthly prize incentives

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Life cover (Death in service payments)

Qualifications

• Valid Cat B licence required.
• Must have at least 12 months experience in van driving.
• No more than 6 points or major offences on driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5T van delivering home appliances as part of a team.
• Liaise and deal with customers directly.
• Unpack and remove packaging, install new appliances as needed.

Skills

Valid Cat B licence

Previous multidrop experience

Manual Handling

Education

Minimum of 12 months Van driving experience

Job description

Job title

Van Driver



Location

Daventry



Commutable from

Northampton, Kettering, Rugby, Coventry, Lutterworth, Leicester



Rate of pay: £12.25 per hour (PAYE) / £13.73 per hour (PAYE Advanced)

Type of role: Temp to Perm



Days required & shift pattern

5am start, 4 or 5 days per week on a rota including every other Saturday (6am start on Saturday)

10 - 12 hour shifts



Full description of the role

As a home delivery driver you will be driving a 3.5T van delivering home appliances as part of a 2 person team.

• Liaising and dealing with customers


• Delivery to room of choice


• Unpacking and removal of packaging


• Installation (training provided) and removal of old appliance when required

Skills / qualifications

• Valid Cat B licence


• Previous multidrop experience


• No more than 6 Points or Major Offences


• Minimum of 12 months Van driving experience


• Manual Handling as can be physically demanding

Benefits when permanent

You'll receive a competitive basic salary plus excellent company benefits including;

• Day off for your birthday


• Contributory Pension scheme


• Employee discounts on electrical products


• Cash health care plan


• Monthly prize incentives


• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay


• Cycle to work scheme


• Life cover (Death in service payments)

Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering 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 Northamptonshire 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 2024), 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 (69%) said they would definitely' recommend working for us.



Interested in applying?

Please email [e-mail] or call 01604 670199 and speak to Claire, Tierney or Mike

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