Van Driver

Manpower; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Van Driver to deliver goods across London and surrounding areas. The role requires a full UK driving licence, multi drop driving experience, and physical fitness. Successful candidates can expect opportunities for career progression and benefits such as holiday pay and access to high street discounts. Ideal for those comfortable with extensive driving in urban settings.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Cycle to work scheme

Access to varying discounts

Ongoing CPC training

Qualifications

• Experience in multi drop driving is essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of the UK road network required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to customers in London, Kent, Sussex, and Essex.
• Safely operate the vehicle and adhere to standards and safety protocols.
• Handle deliveries using tail lifts and pallet trucks.

Skills

Multi drop driving experience

Strong knowledge of the UK road network

Physical fitness

Education

Full UK driving licence

Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card

Job description

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Van Driver
Location: Rochester, ME2 4SQ
Shift Pattern: 06:00 -15:00 starts Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour
Contract Type: Temp to perm for right candidate

Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

Please note this is a multidrop role which requires a lot of driving and dropping off in central London and the surrounding areas. Please only apply if you are comfortable doing this.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver goods to customers in London, Kent, Sussex, and Essex
• Deliver flooring products including Carpets, Vinyl, and other products
• Use powered pump trucks and tail lifts (training provided).
• Safely operate the vehicle and adhere to standards and safety protocols.
• Handle deliveries using tail lifts and pallet trucks where FLTs aren't available.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence
• Must have multi drop driving experience
• ADR preferred however not necessary
• Must be physically fit due to nature of the role
• No more than six penalty points on your driving licence and no DD, DR, IN, or CD endorsements.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Strong knowledge of the UK road network
• Holiday pay and access to a variety of high street discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme and workplace pension.
• Ongoing CPC training.
• Access to the client University for career development and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Potential for career progression into management, sales, warehousing, and other areas.
• Temp to perm after 12 weeks for suitable candidates