Van Driver

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Kempston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Argos Home Delivery is seeking Van Delivery Drivers for a fast-paced multi-drop role in Kempston. You will complete up to 25 deliveries per shift from a local fulfilment centre, using maps and GPS to navigate routes while prioritising safety and customer satisfaction.

The position requires a full UK/EU manual driving licence, strong time management, and a professional, customer-focused approach. A rosta including weekends is involved.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-drop van driving experience in a home delivery or similar environment.
• Strong safe driving skills with hazard awareness and familiarity with UK road conditions.
• Effective time management skills with a track record of punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to follow transport regulations and company procedures consistently.
• Confident using maps and GPS devices to plan and follow delivery routes.
• Good customer service and communication skills, able to represent the client professionally.
• Physically able to undertake manual handling, lifting and carrying of parcels throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Load your own long wheel-based sprinter van with support from the warehouse team, ensuring items are correctly placed and secured.
• Complete up to 25 multi-drop deliveries per shift within a set area, following allocated time windows.
• Use maps and GPS technology to navigate routes efficiently and adjust to any changes or delays.
• Carry out safe driving at all times, maintaining hazard awareness and adhering to all transport regulations and site rules.
• Handle parcels using correct manual handling and lifting techniques to prevent damage and injury.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service at the door, ensuring a positive delivery experience.
• Deliver to both residential addresses and local stores as part of the fast-track service.
• Maintain punctuality across all drops, managing your time to meet scheduled start times and delivery slots.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Time management

Navigation with GPS

Hazard awareness

Education

UK/EU manual driving licence

Job description

VAN DELIVERY DRIVERS REQUIRED

ARGOS HOME DELIVERY

MULTI DROP

£13.23 PER HOUR

5 DAYS OVER 7 (INCLUDING WEEKENDS)

Join a fast-paced delivery operation where your safe driving, reliability and customer focus directly impact the success of a Argos network. This temporary van driver role in Bedford offers regular, ongoing work, shift patterns and the chance to be a key part of a same day home delivery service. If you enjoy being on the road, managing your time and providing a high-quality service, this role will suit you.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for completing multi-drop home deliveries from a local fulfilment centre in Kempston to customers’ homes and local stores within a defined area. Working to pre-planned routes and time allocations, you will ensure each delivery is completed safely, efficiently and with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Your contribution will support the client’s fast-track network, helping maintain their reputation for reliable, same-day delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load your own long wheel-based sprinter van with support from the warehouse team, ensuring items are correctly placed and secured.
• Complete up to 25 multi-drop deliveries per shift within a set area, following allocated time windows.
• Use maps and GPS technology to navigate routes efficiently and adjust to any changes or delays.
• Carry out safe driving at all times, maintaining hazard awareness and adhering to all transport regulations and site rules.
• Handle parcels using correct manual handling and lifting techniques to prevent damage and injury.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service at the door, ensuring a positive delivery experience.
• Deliver to both residential addresses and local stores as part of the fast-track service.
• Maintain punctuality across all drops, managing your time to meet scheduled start times and delivery slots.

Key Requirements:

• Proven multi-drop van driving experience in a home delivery or similar environment.
• Strong safe driving skills with excellent hazard awareness and familiarity with UK road conditions.
• Effective time management skills with a track record of punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to follow transport regulations and company procedures consistently.
• Confident using maps and GPS devices to plan and follow delivery routes.
• Good customer service and communication skills, able to represent the client professionally.
• Physically able to undertake manual handling, lifting and carrying of parcels throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work on a rota basis, 5 days out of 7, including regular weekends.

Qualifications:

• Full UK/EU manual driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Smart, professional appearance with demonstrable experience of delivering great customer service.

If you have the multi-drop experience, safe driving skills and customer focus required,