Van Driver

TRCGroup; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,100 - 31,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-week temp to perm

Full training provided

Career progression opportunities

Salary progression to 7.5 tonne role

Job summary

TRCGroup in Northampton is seeking reliable Van Drivers for a 6-week temp-to-perm placement. You will join a well-established distribution business, handling multi-stop deliveries with both one-man and two-man teams, delivering coils, radiators and pipes.

The role is Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, with training provided and opportunities to progress to a 7.5 tonne driving role after demonstration of reliability and commitment.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience with van deliveries or multi-drop routes preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry items, manual handling required.

Responsibilities

• Complete an average of 45 delivery stops per shift.
• Deliver to commercial and residential locations (80%/20%).
• Conduct one-man and two-man deliveries and handle paperwork.
• Ensure safety, professionalism and on-time deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service at delivery points.

Skills

Driving

Delivery experience

Customer service

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-known and established distribution business based in Northampton. We are looking for multiple Van Drivers to join the team on a 6‑week temp to perm basis for the right candidates.

Location

Northampton, NN4 7PW.

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.
• Approximately 80% commercial and 20% residential deliveries.
• 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 will be required as part of the role.
• 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 is desirable.
• Comfortable completing 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.

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.