VAN Driver

Innkeeper LLC; Oxford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Van Driver in Oxford. You will need a Cat B licence and a commitment to providing first-class customer service while ensuring safe delivery practices. The role requires strong timekeeping and customer-facing skills. Attractive pay rates and benefits are offered, including consistent work and a pension scheme. Join this supportive team focused on delivering quality service in the supply chain industry.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Flexible shift times

Ongoing job security

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Cat B licence with a minimum of 6 months multi-drop experience.
• Knowledge of driver regulations (WTD & Driver Hours).
• Good national geographical awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by adhering to safe working practices.
• Secure loads to minimize chances of damage.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries across the UK.
• Report any vehicle defects to the Transport Office.

Skills

Customer-facing awareness

Good timekeeping

Communication skills

Flexible can-do attitude

Job description

ROLE: Van Driver

Location: Unipart Cowley, Garsington Road, Cowley, OX4 2PG

Hours: 6am start, Monday to Friday

Apply Now: Join our team and start earning top rates in COWLEY. If you are a CAT B VAN DRIVER, APPLY NOW.

Rates

• Weekday Day Shift: £14.45 PAYE with accrued holiday
• Weekends: £21.67 per hour PAYE with accrued holiday
• Estimated weekly pay based on 50 hours: £723
• Expected annual earnings: £37,570

Duties

• Adhering to safe working practices to always ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Always provide excellent customer service and take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries within the delivery window in a safe manner (typically 3-6 a day UK wide).
• Be aware of any vehicle defects and bring them to the attention of the Transport Office as necessary.
• Possess excellent customer-facing awareness skills.
• Be a good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised.
• Possess an enthusiastic and reliable attitude towards delivering first‑class customer service.
• Have good communication skills and a flexible can‑do attitude to work.
• 6am starts Monday to Friday.
• Overtime is available in the week at flat rate and enhanced for any overtime on a weekend.

Requirements

• Cat B licence with a minimum of 6 months multi-drop experience.
• Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements.
• Knowledge of driver regulations (WTD & Driver Hours).
• Good national geographical awareness.
• Possess excellent customer-facing awareness skills.
• Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised.
• Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering first‑class customer service.
• Have good communication skills and a flexible can‑do attitude to work.

Benefits

• Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift.
• Planned average 10 hour shift.
• Flexible shift times to suit availability.
• Consistent regular ongoing work and job security.
• Pension scheme.
• Attractive rewards and premiums associated with weekend working.
• Supportive, customer-focused team.
• Mentor and mental health first aider available.
• Driver portal – clearly displaying assignment briefs, payslips, holiday accrual, historical pay and working time data.
• Driver apps to communicate with the team and always be heard.
• Manned 24/7 availability.

About HG Recruitment

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