Van Driver

GXO Logistics; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Gateshead is seeking a reliable Van Driver to join their team. This full-time role involves timely deliveries, vehicle loading, and supporting warehouse operations. Ideal candidates will possess a UK driving licence and demonstrate strong customer service and attention to detail. Offering a competitive annual salary of £12,698.40 and benefits including holiday pay and a pension scheme, this opportunity emphasizes professionalism and teamwork. Join us to contribute to our cutting-edge supply chain solutions.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

Company sponsored pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Cat B entitlement.
• Less than six points on your licence.
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load your own vehicle each morning.
• Carry out scheduled PM deliveries to retail outlets.
• Support general warehouse operations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a reliable and customer-focused individual who enjoys being on the road? We're looking for a Van Driver to join our dedicated team, delivering tyres to garages and retail outlets as part of the Micheldever Group contract.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in ensuring timely, accurate deliveries while representing our business with professionalism and a positive attitude.

This is a full‑time role, working Monday to Friday, covering hours from 12:00 to 16:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary of £12,698.40
• Holiday pay
• Workplace pension
• A company sponsored pension scheme

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Load your own vehicle each morning, ensuring all tyres are checked, secured and ready for delivery
• Carry out scheduled PM deliveries to retail outlets, providing great customer service at every stop
• Support general warehouse operations, including unloading inbound deliveries and organising stock where required
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, safety and housekeeping throughout the day
• Assist the Stock and Planning Controller as needed and provide cover during absences
• Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required by the needs of the business

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A full UK driving licence with Cat B entitlement
• Less than six points on your licence (as well as no DD, DR, DG, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT endorsements)
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks, including loading and unloading tyres
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.