Van Driver

Driver Hire Northampton & Daventry; Raunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment firm is seeking a Van Driver for delivery and installation of home appliances in Raunds. This role requires a Valid Cat B Licence and previous van driving experience. Great customer service skills and physical fitness are essential. Offering competitive pay with regular shifts. Join a friendly work environment with ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Cat B Licence is necessary.
• Previous experience driving vans is preferred.
• Candidates must pass a driving record check.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Ability to handle lifting duties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and install home appliances to customers' homes.
• Follow set routes which may require teamwork.
• Ensure customer service excellence during delivery.
• Complete 10-25 drops per day.

Skills

Valid Cat B Licence

Previous van driving experience

No more than 6 Points or Major Offences

Customer-service orientated

Manual Handling

Job description

Job title

Van Driver (Cat B)

Location

Raunds

Commutable from

Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough

Shift pattern & Pay

Mon - Sat (5 shifts out of 6 days on rota basis), 05:45 am start, Minimum 8-hour shift, some longer days if busy

First 8 hours: £12.25 per hour (PAYE) / £13.73 per hour (PAYE Advanced), OT after 8 hours: £13.50 per hour (PAYE) / £15.13 per hour (PAYE Advanced)

The role:

• The role involves the delivery and installation of home appliances to customers' homes in a 3.5T vehicle (training will be provided on installation and only if a permanent position is offered)
• Routes can be single or double-manned. Equipment is provided to assist with the lifting, but all candidates need to be physically fit for this role
• Personality and attention to customer-service for this role is essential
• 10-25 drops per day

Skills / qualifications

• Valid Cat B Licence
• Previous van driving experience
• No more than 6 Points or Major Offences
• Customer-service orientated
• Manual Handling

Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Northamptonshire but it's more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work.

Interested in applying?

Please email [e-mail] or call 01604 670199 and speak to Claire, Tierney or Mike. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.