Van Driver

Gi Group; Fornham All Saints; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group are recruiting van drivers for ongoing full-time work based in Bury St Edmunds (IP32). The role runs Monday to Friday, 07:00am to 16:00pm, at £14.56 per hour (PAYE with advanced holiday pay). Duties include delivering water cooler products, installing and sanitising units, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

You will handle accurate delivery documentation, maintain route efficiency, and provide excellent customer service to customers on site.

Qualifications

• A valid UK in-date Category B (car) license.
• No more than 6 SP penalty points accepted (no BA/CD/CU/DR/IN endorsements).
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Good customer service skills and a safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Product Delivery: Deliver all products to the correct destination within agreed timescales.
• Installation & Maintenance: Install and collect water coolers; ensure cleanliness and hygiene.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete delivery notes and record serial numbers; follow GDPR and safety guidelines.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent direct customer service and support urgent issues.

Skills

Delivery

Customer Service

Attention to detail

Job description

Gi Group are looking for reliable and motivated van drivers based in Bury St Edmunds (IP32) for ongoing work to deliver water dispenser products and services to customers according to the delivery schedule, always ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction. The role involves product delivery, cooler installation and sanitisation, compliance with health and safety standards, and proactive customer engagement.

We are looking for van drivers to work on an ongoing basis:

• Monday to Friday
• 07:00am - 16:00pm
• £14.56 per hour*

* Please note that the pay rate is PAYE and include advanced holiday pay

Your responsibilities as a Van Driver:

Product Delivery

• Deliver all products to the correct destination within agreed timescales.
• Maximise delivery efficiency by using the most cost-effective routes.
• Complete all deliveries as per the schedule, reducing missed drops and improving route profitability.

Installation & Maintenance

• Install and collect water coolers as instructed.
• Ensure all coolers (Bottled Water and Point of Use) are clean and hygienic.
• Perform on-site sanitisations of coolers in line with WHA guidelines and company standards.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete accurate documentation for product movement, including signed delivery notes and photographs in line with procedural guidance.
• Update cooler cards for sanitisations and record serial numbers.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, WHA, Health & Safety, and hygiene regulations.

Customer Service

• Provide excellent direct customer service with a friendly and professional approach.
• Support Customer Services to address time critical issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a high standard of general appearance and cleanliness, always wearing the company uniform provided including safety shoes.

What you'll need as a Van Driver:

• A valid UK, in-date Category B (car) license
• No more than 6 SP penalty points accepted (no BA/CD/CU/DR/IN endorsements)
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Good customer service skills and a safety-focused approach

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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