Van Driver

Meriden Media; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A delivery service provider in Plymouth is looking for a Van Driver. This role involves delivering and collecting mail and parcels, requiring a valid B licence and prior multi-drop experience. Candidates should have good geographical knowledge and be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends. The position offers immediate starts, various shift lengths, and competitive pay.

Benefits

Immediate starts

Flexible working pattern

Onsite canteen facility

Onsite parking

Accrued holiday pay

Qualifications

• Valid B licence for at least 2 years with 6 months commercial experience.
• Previous multi-drop experience essential.
• No more than 5 penalty points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect mail and parcels from mail centres.
• Interact with the load for loading and unloading.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Flexible attitude

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title - Van Driver
Location - Plymouth
Salary: £12.54ph to £15.11ph

Pertemps are working in partnership with the Royal Mail, the UK's designated Universal Postal Service Provider, to recruit van delivery drivers to work out of their Mail Centre based in Plymouth. As a van driver you will be delivering and collecting mail and parcels from Royal Mail mail centres, operating from well-organised depots, using clean, well-maintained vehicles. The site operates 24/7 so must be willing to work some weekends. There is some interaction involved for loading and unloading, therefore drivers need to be willing to interact with the load. We are looking for candidates with a flexible can-do attitude and a willingness to work.

What you can expect

• Immediate starts available
• Various shift lengths available so choose the shifts that fit in with your home life
• Shifts given 1 week in advance
• Excellent rates of pay and accrued holiday pay
• Option to be paid weekly or monthly
• Flexible working pattern - full-time, part-time, or even just 1 shift every few weeks
• Onsite canteen facility
• Onsite parking

To be considered for this role you must

• Have a valid B licence and held for a minimum of 2 years with 6 months commercial experience due to insurance purposes
• Previous multi-drop experience essential
• No more than 5 penalty points on licence for minor endorsements (No DD/DR/IN/CD or TT endorsements are accepted)
• Must be willing to work some weekends
• Excellent geographical knowledge and a professional attitude
• Due to the nature of our client's business, you will be required to clear a DBS security check following the point of registration
• Successful completion of site assessment and induction will be required before first shift