Van Driver

Planet Recruitment; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mobile phone

Uniform

Pension scheme

20 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Job summary

Planet Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable, professional and enthusiastic Display Distribution Operative to join their established team. This role involves managing a network of promotional display stands across Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, replenishing brochures, and presenting materials to a high standard while visiting client venues.

The successful candidate will drive between locations, maintain displays, and represent the company in a

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence required.
• Fluent spoken English with excellent communication.
• Physically fit and able to lift and carry boxes of materials.
• Experience in distribution or field-based roles beneficial but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining an established network of promotional display stands across designated routes.
• Visiting various locations to replenish and replace brochures, leaflets and other printed promotional materials.
• Ensuring all displays remain clean, tidy, well-stocked and professionally presented.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with venue managers and staff.
• Planning and managing daily routes efficiently to ensure all locations are serviced.
• Loading, unloading and transporting boxes of printed materials.
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring the correct promotional materials are distributed.
• Acting as a friendly and professional representative of the company when visiting clients.
• Taking ownership of assigned locations and ensuring consistently high standards of service.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Fluent English

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Independent working

Physically fit

Customer-facing

Punctual

Attention to detail

Job description

Display Distribution Operative

Location: Oxfordshire & Surrounding Counties
Salary: £25,350 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Company Van, Mobile Phone, Uniform & Pension Scheme

About the Role

Planet Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable, professional and enthusiastic Display Distribution Operative to join their established team. Our client operates an extensive network of promotional display stands in high-footfall locations, including railway stations, park & rides, hotels, shopping centres, theatres and coffee shops. Their network covers Oxford, Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Worcestershire. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing and maintaining their own established network of displays, ensuring that promotional brochures and leaflets are regularly replenished, organised and presented to a high standard. This is much more than simply a driving role. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys meeting people and is confident representing the business while visiting its network of clients and venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining an established network of promotional display stands across designated routes.
• Visiting various locations to replenish and replace brochures, leaflets and other printed promotional materials.
• Ensuring all displays remain clean, tidy, well-stocked and professionally presented.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with venue managers and staff.
• Planning and managing daily routes efficiently to ensure all locations are serviced.
• Loading, unloading and transporting boxes of printed materials.
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring the correct promotional materials are distributed.
• Acting as a friendly and professional representative of the company when visiting clients.
• Taking ownership of assigned locations and ensuring consistently high standards of service.

Candidate Requirements

• Full, valid UK driving licence - essential.
• Fluent spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• Confident and safe driver, comfortable travelling between multiple locations.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying boxes of printed materials.
• Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience in distribution, merchandising, field-based services or customer-facing roles would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Salary & Benefits

• £25,350 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Company van provided
• Company mobile phone
• Company uniform
• Full training and ongoing support
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Established routes and regular locations
• Independent, varied and active working environment

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position