Van Driver

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Newent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life assurance

Free parking

Refreshments

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training in Newent is seeking a reliable Van Driver for a busy delivery operation. You will cover the UK with 5–10 daily drops and handle loading/unloading of goods.

Early starts begin around 3am, with a 50-hour week and potential for a permanent role after a temporary period. The role requires a full UK driving licence, good knowledge of UK roads, physical fitness for manual handling, and flexibility to adapt to shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Good knowledge of UK roads and motorways.
• Physically capable with ability to handle loads.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with hours.
• Own transport due to early start times.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers across the UK with 5–10 drops per day.
• Load and unload goods; handle manual tasks as required.
• Follow planned routes and schedules; maintain safety.
• Early starts from around 3am; approx. 50 hours/week.
• Work 5 days a week with overtime after 45 hours at 1.33x.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

UK road network knowledge

Physically fit

Reliable & punctual

Flexible hours

Own transport

Job description

Newent | £13.25 per hour | Full-time | Temp to Perm

We’re currently looking for a

reliable and experienced Van Driver to join our client’s busy delivery operation in Newent.

This is a

temp-to-perm position, offering the opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful temporary period.

You’ll be responsible for delivering products to customers across the UK, with a typical day involving 5-10 drops. The role involves regular manual handling, so you’ll need to be comfortable being hands-on.

What’s involved?

• Driving a 3.5-tonne delivery van
• Completing around 5-10 deliveries per day
• Delivering to customers across England
• Loading and unloading goods
• Following planned delivery routes and schedules
• Early starts, with shifts from 3am onwards
• 50 hours per week
• 1.33x after 45 hours

What we’re looking for

• Full UK driving licence
• Good knowledge of UK roads and motorway networks
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Flexible with working hours
• Own transport due to the location and early start times

Why apply?

• £13.25 per hour
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• 1.33x after 45 hours
• Permanent position available for the right candidate
• Pension and life assurance
• Free parking and refreshments