Van Driver

The Best Connection; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure onsite parking

Regular ongoing work

A fleet of well managed vehicles

28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata

Weekly pay

Online payslips

Pension contribution

Ongoing temporary assignments

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting van drivers for Northampton, offering 1-2 days of compliance and system training followed by 1-2 weeks shadowing an experienced driver. After settling in, you will be allocated a fixed route and support the warehouse team with loading and delivering up to 70 drops per day.

The role requires fitness for multi-drop deliveries and a 5-year background check. The position offers secure onsite parking, regular ongoing work, a fleet of well‑managed vehicles, weekly

Qualifications

• 5-year background check required.
• Full training 1–2 days followed by 1–2 weeks shadowing with an experienced driver.
• Must be physically fit for multi-drop deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Support the warehouse team in loading your vehicle and delivering up to 70 drops per day.
• Follow a fixed route once settled in.
• Work Monday to Friday with potential Saturday work during peak periods.

Job description

Our client, A household name in the logistics industry are currently recruiting for enthusiastic van drivers to join its growing team. Successful candidates will be given full training which consists of 1-2 days compliance and system training followed by 1-2 weeks shadowing with an experienced member of the team. Once settled in you will be allocated a fixed route and will support the warehouse team in loading your vehicle, completing up to 70 drops per day. All drivers must be physically fit and comfortable with multi drop deliveries.

Please note: a 5-year background check will be required if successful for the role due to the nature of the work

Van Driver - Location

• Northampton

Van Driver - Pay Rates:

• £14.25 per hour for the First 45 hours worked per week
• £21.38 per hour for 45+ hours worked per week
• £28.50 per hour for Bank Holiday and Sundays

Van Driver - Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday (with potential Saturday work during the peak period)
• 08:00-18:00 with a 60 minute lunch break
• Start time is dependent on allocated route

Van Driver - Our client offers:

• Secure free onsite parking
• Regular ongoing work
• A fleet of well managed vehicles

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited includes:

• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Weekly pay
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing temporary assignments

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.