VAN DRIVER

Planet Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking a proactive Luton van driver to support operations in Oxford, delivering goods to customers and ensuring delivery standards are met. The role requires practical handling of routes and customer communication to coordinate timely arrivals.

The position offers day-to-day driving tasks with a focus on vehicle safety checks, loading/unloading, and clear communication with customers. A valid UK licence is essential and Sprinter van knowledge is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Hold a Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Able to deal with customers face to face.
• Manual handling of heavy items required daily.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods across the local area.
• Speak to customers face to face and over the phone to arrange delivery when close.
• Hours may vary depending on drops and routes.
• Unloading, storing, picking and loading goods, including heavy items.
• Ensure vehicles are safe with daily checks prior to use.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Job description

Position; Van Driver

Location; Oxford

Salary; £13 per hour

Our client is looking for an energetic and motivated Luton Van driver to join their team delivering goods to their customers ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards.

The Role

• Delivering goods across the local area.
• Speaking to customers face to face and over the telephone to arrange delivery when close.
• Hours potentially can vary dependent on different drops and routes.
• Unloading, storing, picking and loading, including heavy lifting of company items.
• Ensure vehicles are in a safe condition, with daily road worthiness checks correctly completed before use, and are operated in a safe manner.
• Applicants should have some knowledge of driving Sprinter sized vans.

About you

• Hold a Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Knowledge of driving a sprinter sized van would be advantageous.
• Able to deal with customers on a face to face basis.
• Manual handling of heavy items will be required on a daily basis so a good level of physical fitness is required.

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.