Van Driver

The Recruitment Crowd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Potential permanent position

Work for a well-known logistics client

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd on behalf of an industry-leading client is hiring a Van Driver for Washington (NE37). This ongoing role offers 12.75 per hour PAYE, increasing to 13.30 after 12 weeks, with 8:00 AM starts and 5–6 shifts per week, including weekends.

You will deliver and collect parcels, load and unload, follow planned routes, ensure timely deliveries, and provide excellent customer service. A Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points is required, plus the ability to pass a

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Able to pass a driving assessment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Physically fit to load and unload parcels.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage time effectively.
• Flexible to work weekends and 5–6 shifts per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect parcels from Parcelshops and Smart Lockers.
• Load and unload parcels manually.
• Follow planned delivery routes and schedules.
• Handle parcels carefully and ensure timely deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Penalty points limit

Driving assessment

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Physical fitness

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Job Post Summary - Van Driver (Washington, NE37)

Employer: The Recruitment Crowd (recruiting on behalf of an industry-leading client)

Location: Washington, NE37

Job Type: Ongoing role with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Pay:

• £12.75 per hour (PAYE) Increases to £13.30 per hour after 12 weeks (PAYE)

Hours:

• 8:00 AM start
• 5-6 shifts per week, including weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect parcels from Parcelshops and Smart Lockers.
• Load and unload parcels manually.
• Follow planned delivery routes and schedules.
• Handle parcels carefully and ensure timely deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only).
• Ability to pass a driving assessment.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Physically fit to load and unload parcels.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage time effectively.
• Flexible to work weekends and up to 5-6 shifts per week.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with a pay increase.
• Ongoing employment with the potential for a permanent position.
• Opportunity to work for a well-known logistics client.