Van Driver

TRCGroup; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 29,741 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd is recruiting a delivery driver for a well-known distribution business in Leighton Buzzard. This is a 6-week temp-to-perm role with 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, no weekends.

Full training will be provided and there is a genuine opportunity for progression into a permanent position. You will deliver to both commercial and residential locations, handle heavy lifting, and collaborate in two-person deliveries when required.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience with van delivery or multi-drop routes preferred.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Able to work independently and in a two-person team.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Complete an average of approximately 45 delivery stops per shift.
• Deliver to a mixture of commercial and residential locations (approx. 80% commercial, 20% residential).
• Perform both one-man and two-man deliveries.
• Deliver a wide variety of products, including coils, radiators, pipes and other goods.
• Heavy lifting and manual handling required.
• Ensure all deliveries are completed safely, professionally and on time.
• Provide excellent customer service at all delivery locations.
• Complete all required vehicle checks and delivery paperwork.
• Full training will be provided.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Delivery experience

Heavy lifting capability

Independence and teamwork

Customer service skills

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd is recruiting on behalf of a well-known distribution business based in Leighton Buzzard.

This role is a 6‑week temporary to permanent position for suitable candidates.

Location: Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UH.

Job Type: 6‑Week Temp to Perm for the right candidates.

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour PAYE.

Hours & Shift Patterns:

• Monday to Friday.
• 08:00 start on Mondays.
• 07:30 starts Tuesday to Friday.
• 45 hours per week.
• Finish times are approximately 17:30, depending on the completion of deliveries.
• No weekend working.
• No bank holiday working.

The Role:

• Completing an average of approximately 45 delivery stops per shift.
• Delivering to a mixture of commercial and residential locations (approx. 80% commercial, 20% residential).
• Completing both one‑man and two‑man deliveries.
• Delivering a wide variety of products, including coils, radiators, pipes and other goods.
• Heavy lifting and manual handling required.
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely, professionally and on time.
• Providing excellent customer service at all delivery locations.
• Completing all required vehicle checks and delivery paperwork.
• Full training will be provided.

Requirements:

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Previous van driving or multi‑drop delivery experience desirable.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a two‑person delivery team.
• Reliable, professional and committed approach to work.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy delivery schedule effectively.

What’s on Offer:

• 6‑week temp to perm opportunity for the right candidates.
• 45 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday working.
• No weekends or bank holidays.
• Full training provided.
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with an established business.
• Genuine opportunity for career progression.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following successful completion of the temporary period.
• Opportunity to be upskilled and supported through a 7.5 tonne licence once established within the business and having demonstrated commitment and reliability.
• Increased salary upon progressing into a 7.5 tonne driving role.