Van Driver

Osborne Appointments; Frogmore; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Weekend pay

Company pension

Free onsite parking

Permanent role

Friendly team

Varied role

Prestigious clients

Job summary

Osborne Appointments' client is seeking a reliable Van Driver to join a busy events and logistics team in St Albans. The role is full-time, with a 7:00am–7:00pm shift and flexibility to meet business needs. Salary £27,000–£28,000 per year.

You will drive long wheelbase vans, perform multi-drop deliveries to event venues and corporate clients, and occasionally travel across the UK. Duties include loading, unloading, vehicle checks and route planning.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Experience driving long wheelbase or 3.5-tonne vehicles.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries.
• Comfortable driving in Central London and the M25.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a long wheelbase van to event venues, suppliers and clients.
• Carry out deliveries and collections primarily within Central London and the M25.
• Occasionally travel further afield across the UK as required.
• Load/unload equipment safely and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Plan routes and communicate with clients and operations team.

Skills

Long wheelbase driving

3.5-tonne vehicle experience

Multi-drop deliveries

Route planning

Customer service

Flexible overtime

Team player

Manual handling

Job description

Role: Van Driver

Location: St Albans, AL2

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday. Standard working hours are 7:00am - 7:00pm, however flexibility is required as working hours can fall at anytime depending on business needs.

Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Van Driver to join our client's successful team.

Who are they?

Our client is a well-established events and logistics business, providing equipment and support services to a wide range of corporate clients, venues and suppliers across the UK. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service and are looking for a reliable and professional individual to join their close-knit team.

Benefits:

• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Weekend work paid at 2x hourly rate
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Permanent, full-time position
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Varied role with a mix of driving and warehouse duties
• Opportunity to work with prestigious venues and corporate clients

Duties of a Van Driver:

• Driving a long wheelbase van to event venues, suppliers and corporate clients
• Carrying out deliveries and collections primarily within Central London and the M25
• Occasionally travelling further afield throughout the UK as required
• Loading and unloading equipment safely and efficiently
• Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed on time
• Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues
• Maintaining the cleanliness and condition of the company vehicle
• Communicating professionally with clients, suppliers and freelance staff
• Planning and navigating routes effectively (sat nav provided)
• Assisting with warehouse duties when not out on the road
• Working closely with the operations team and other drivers to ensure all jobs are completed successfully
• Undertaking additional duties as required to support the business

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience driving long wheelbase or 3.5-tonne vehicles
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience
• Comfortable driving within Central London and the M25
• Good geographical knowledge and route planning skills
• Warehouse experience would be beneficial
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Flexible approach to working hours and overtime
• A team player who enjoys working within a close-knit environment
• Reliable, professional and hardworking attitude