Van Driver

Driver Hire Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Peterborough is seeking a reliable Van Driver to deliver freshly baked bakery products to supermarkets in the Peterborough area. The role requires starting around 03:00am, with long shifts, and stocking displays with fresh items while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

You will visit multiple supermarket locations, handle stock confidently, and present yourself professionally to staff and store teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience driving a van preferred.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable with early starts.
• Knowledge of UK driving hours and road safety rules.
• Professional and polite when representing the company.

Responsibilities

• Starting at approximately 03:00am.
• Delivering fresh bakery products to supermarket locations.
• Removing older stock and replenishing displays with fresh products.
• Ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently and professionally.
• Providing polite and helpful service to supermarket staff.

Skills

Full UK licence

Van driving experience

Customer service

Punctual and reliable

Driving regulations knowledge

Job description

Van Driver - Bakery Products

• Location: Peterborough
• Pay: £13.60 - £19.50 an hour
• Type: Temporary / Ongoing
• Start: 03:00am

About the Role

Driver Hire Peterborough are currently recruiting a reliable Van Driver for an ongoing opportunity delivering fresh bakery products to supermarkets.

The role involves visiting multiple supermarket locations, removing older stock from displays and replacing it with fresh deliveries to ensure products are well stocked and presented.

The Job

• Starting at approximately 03:00am.
• Shifts expected to last 10-12 hours.
• Delivering fresh bakery products to various supermarket locations.
• Removing older stock and replenishing displays with fresh products.
• Ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently and professionally.
• Providing a polite and helpful service when dealing with supermarket staff.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous van driving experience preferred.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable with early morning starts.
• Good understanding of and compliance with UK driving regulations, including drivers' hours and road safety requirements.
• A professional and polite approach when representing the company.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit someone who enjoys being active, working independently and taking pride in getting the job done properly.

• Comfortable with very early starts and full working days.
• Self-motivated and able to manage their workload independently.
• Happy with a hands‑on role involving handling stock and replenishing supermarket displays.
• Organised, with good attention to detail when rotating and replacing products.
• Polite, approachable and professional when dealing with supermarket staff.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to safe and responsible driving.

Why This Role?

• Ongoing work available.
• Consistent early morning starts.
• Full shifts of approximately 10-12 hours.
• Opportunity to work independently while visiting multiple locations.