Van Driver

ARL Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for Van Drivers in Hemel Hempstead. This temporary role includes delivering goods to stores using a long-wheel-based vehicle. Successful candidates will have a passion for driving and must communicate effectively with retail stores. The position pays £14.27 to £18.99 per hour, with an opportunity to secure a permanent job for top performers.

Qualifications

• Passion for driving and a positive attitude.
• Ability to deliver goods safely and on time.
• Must be responsible and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive for delivery and collection activities.
• Communicate with Retail stores about delivery times.
• Complete all relevant documentation for deliveries.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Time management

Job description

We require Van Drivers in Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas, working 5 days out of 7 - which will include weekend(s) work. The role is temporary and on-going. This role will be steady and reliable work and hours from now over Christmas and into the New Year with the opportunity to secure a permanent job for the best workers.

Assessments and training commence in early November. If you pass the assessment all training is paid at the standard pay rate.

Our clientis one of the UK's best-known high-street retailers and most established online retailer based in the UK. Behind the scenes they are at the cutting edge of Warehousing and Logistics, employing more than 7000 people across eight distribution centers. They are a British multinational clothing, footwear and home products retailer with around 700 stores, of which circa 500 are in the United Kingdom.

Your role will be to deliver goods to stores (not residential) , driving a long-wheel-based van/vehicle. Successful candidates will have a passion to drive, a positive attitude and the ability to deliver goods on time and in a safe and effective manner. You will be responsible for:

• The safe, efficient and economic driving for both delivery and collection activities, ensuring these are on time and in excellent condition
• Communicating directly with our Retail stores and our Traffic Office to keep them informed of expected delivery times
• Complete all documentation relevant to your role

A DVLA check will be completed.

Pay rate is £14.27 per hour to £18.99 (overtime)

The role is temporary and on-going with the opportunity to become permanent.