Van Driver

The Best Connection; Hanley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Provision

Weekly Pay

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced Van Driver to join DHL Express at their Hoyland site near Barnsley for the busy November to Christmas period.

You will drive vans to and from the Hoyland Depot, perform pre/post vehicle checks, maintain delivery records, and provide excellent customer service at delivery points. A full UK driving licence and security checks are required.

Onsite role with training provided; overtime eligible after 45 hours at enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• Van driving assessment (no minimum years of experience)
• Criminal record check paid for by us
• 5-year work history that can be checked (gaps >28 days require a gap reference)
• Provide a 5-year address history
• Have valid photo ID (passport, driving licence or ID card)

Responsibilities

• Driving vans to and from Hoyland Depot
• Performing pre/post vehicle checks and reporting problems
• Maintaining accurate records and proof of delivery or collection
• Providing excellent customer service at delivery and collection points
• Following all airport security procedures

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Airport Security

Criminal Record Check

Job description

Van Driver

The Best Connection Group are seeking an experienced Van Driver to join our well-established client, DHL Express, at their site based at Hoyland, near Barnsley for the busy seasonal period from November through to Christmas.

What We Offer:

• Great Pay: £ 14.73
• Overtime at £ 22.10 after 45 hours worked
• Usually around 70 stops per shift
• Monday to Friday days 07.30 starts
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Provision
• Full Training
• Work available from November through to Christmas
• Access to Perks at Work, with discounts and exclusive offers
• 28 days holiday (pro rata PAYE)

Responsibilities:

• Driving vans to and from Hoyland Depot
• Performing pre/post vehicle checks and reporting any problems
• Maintaining accurate records and proof of delivery or collection
• Providing excellent customer service at delivery and collection points
• Following all airport security procedures

Requirements:

As we work at an airport regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority, all applicants must:

• Pass a van driving assessment (no minimum years of experience needed)
• Complete a criminal record check (paid for by us)
• Have a 5-year work history that can be checked (gaps over 28 days need a gap reference)
• Provide a 5-year address history
• Have valid photo ID (passport, driving licence or ID card)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence, Category B (required)
• A current Aviation Security certificate (formerly Level D), or willingness to complete the course during vetting (paid for by us)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.