Van Driver

Driver Hire; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Contributory pension

Staff discounts

Monthly incentive prizes

Enhanced maternity pay

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Job summary

Driver Hire Sunderland is seeking an experienced Home Delivery Driver to join a two-person crew delivering household appliances directly to customers’ homes. This is a customer-facing role requiring professionalism, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

The role involves driving a 3.5T van, installing appliances with full training, and removing old appliances when required, all while maintaining high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category B driving licence.
• No more than 6 penalty points and no major endorsements.
• Good physical fitness as heavy lifting is required.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5T van safely and efficiently.
• Delivering home appliances to customers’ room of choice.
• Unpacking appliances and removing packaging.
• Installing appliances (full training provided).
• Collecting and removing old appliances when required.
• Completing deliveries in line with company procedures.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Are you an experienced Van Driver looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent benefits and career progression? We are recruiting reliable and customer-focused Home Delivery Drivers to join a leading home appliance retailer based in Nether Heyford.

Location

This role is easily commutable from:

• Northampton
• Daventry
• Towcester

Working Hours

• 4 or 5 days per week out of 6 (Monday to Saturday)
• 05:00 starts Monday to Friday
• 06:00 starts on Saturdays
• Typically 10 to 12-hour shifts

The Role

As a Home Delivery Driver, you will work as part of a two-person crew delivering household appliances directly to customers’ homes. This is a customer-facing role requiring professionalism, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Your duties will include:

• Driving a 3.5T van safely and efficiently
• Delivering home appliances to customers’ room of choice
• Unpacking appliances and removing packaging
• Installing appliances (full training provided)
• Collecting and removing old appliances when required
• Completing deliveries in line with company procedures

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A valid UK Category B driving licence
• No more than 6 penalty points and no major endorsements
• Good physical fitness as heavy lifting and manual handling are required
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Benefits Upon Permanent Employment

• Birthday day off
• Contributory pension scheme
• Staff discounts on electrical products
• Monthly incentive prizes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance (death in service benefit)