Van Driver

Driver Hire Lancaster; Kendal; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

24/7 Support from Driver HireLancaster

Job summary

Driver Hire Lancaster in Kendal is seeking reliable van drivers for ad-hoc multidrop work. You will deliver orders to residential or commercial customers, perform walk around & safety checks and communicate any defects to management. A positive, professional attitude and good customer service are essential.

Valid UK driving licence and over 21 are required, with previous commercial van experience preferred. Weekly pay and strong team support accompany a friendly local office environment.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence is required.
• Over 21 for insurance purposes.
• Good customer service skills essential.
• Previous commercial van experience preferred.
• Positive and professional attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Van delivery work.
• Carry out walk around & safety checks, ensuring correct method for strapping loads.
• Communicate any defects immediately to the management team.

Skills

Valid UK Driving Licence

Good customer service skills

Over 21 (insurance purposes)

Previous commercial van experience

Professional attitude

Job description

Van Driver

Kendal

£14.25 per hour

We are currently recruiting for experienced multidrop van drivers for ad-hoc work in the Kendal and surrounding areas.

This is a customer facing role so a good attitude and friendly manner is key. Working with a small team, you will be expected to safely deliver orders to customers (may be residential or commercial).

The Role:

• Van delivery work
• Carry out walk around & safety checks, ensuring correct method for strapping loads
• Communicate any defects immediately to the management team

Pay & Benefits

• £14.25 per hour (PAYE ADV)
• Weekly pay
• 24/7 Support from the Driver Hire Lancaster team

Requirements

• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Over 21 (insurance purposes)
• Good customer service skills
• Previous commercial van experience
• A positive and professional attitude

We're seeking reliable, hardworking drivers who enjoy life on the road and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service.

Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across the UK. But it's more than just a job with us - we treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We're proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (2025)

• 97% of candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire - joint highest ever! - 92% said they were Proud or Very Proud (highest ever), of which 66% scored Very Proud (highest ever)
• 96% of candidates rated the level of respect service received from their local office as Excellent or Good
• 91% of candidates scored 8/10 or more when asked if they'd recommend working for Driver Hire - a new record! - (70% scored 10/10 - also a new record!)
• Top reason candidates choose to work with us - Variety of work (32%), followed by Independence (25%) and Friendly/welcoming place to work (21%)