Van Driver

The Recruitment Crowd; Horley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking several dedicated van drivers for a client based in the Gatwick area. The role involves operating a company van to deliver and collect parcels, ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient service and care in handling packages. Successful candidates will work 5-6 days a week with opportunities for permanent employment.

Benefits

Discounts at hundreds of high-street stores and supermarkets.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driver’s license required.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Recent DBS check or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company van for deliveries and collections.
• Load and unload packages physically.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Job description

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The Recruitment Crowd is currently recruiting on behalf of our well-known and industry-leading client based in the Gatwick area. We are looking for several dedicated van drivers to join the team.

Hours: 5-6 days per week (weekends included), from 10 am starts

Job Type: Ongoing with an opportunity for permanent for the right candidate.

The role:

• Safely and efficiently operate a company van to deliver and collect parcels from the client’s Parcelshop and Smart Locker network.
• Manually load and unload vehicles with packages.
• Follow established delivery routes and schedules.
• Ensure all parcels are handled with care and delivered in a timely manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service to recipients and senders.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Handling up to 1000 parcels per day.
• Assisting in the warehouse, particularly with the loading and unloading in the bays.

Requirements:

• A valid UK driver’s license.
• Have no more than 6 points on licence (minor offenses only).
• Have a recent DBS check or be willing to obtain one.
• Ability to pass a driving assessment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Physical ability to manually load and unload vehicles.
• Flexibility to work 5-6 shifts per week, including weekends.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Discounts at hundreds of high-street stores and supermarkets.