Van Driver

SourceCo Recruitment; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceCo Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Van Driver for a temporary-to-permanent role in Tewkesbury. You will deliver products to customers across the UK, with routes typically involving 13-17 deliveries across up to 7 locations and occasional days of around 300 miles.

Bulky items require physical handling; a clean driving licence and experience with PDA/scanning systems are essential. Hours are Monday to Friday, start times around 5:15am–7:30am, with long shifts of about 9.5 hours and

Qualifications

• Recent van driving or delivery experience.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries.
• Familiar with PDA/scanning systems and proof of delivery.
• Clean driving licence.
• Ability to handle bulky items.
• Reliability and flexibility for early starts.
• Experience with courier companies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely driving a van/Sprinter on nationwide delivery routes
• Completing approximately 13-17 deliveries per day
• Delivering to multiple locations depending on the route
• Loading and unloading products safely
• Using a PDA/scanning system to manage deliveries
• Capturing accurate proof of delivery
• Providing a professional and friendly service to customers
• Completing vehicle checks
• Following company health & safety procedures

Skills

Van driving experience

Multi-drop deliveries

PDA/scanning systems

Clean driving licence

Physical fitness

Early starts / flexibility

Tools

PDA/Scanning systems

Job description

Van Driver - Temp to Perm

Location: Tewkesbury

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, early starts

Immediate interviews available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Van Driver for one of our established clients based in Tewkesbury.

This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent following a successful temporary period.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering products to customers across the UK, with routes typically involving 13-17 deliveries across up to 7 locations.

Some routes can cover significant distances, with drivers potentially travelling around 300 miles per day.

The products can be bulky and awkward to handle, so you will need to be physically capable and comfortable with manual handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely driving a van/Sprinter on nationwide delivery routes
• Completing approximately 13-17 deliveries per day
• Delivering to multiple locations depending on the route
• Loading and unloading products safely
• Using a PDA/scanning system to manage deliveries
• Capturing accurate proof of delivery
• Providing a professional and friendly service to customers
• Completing vehicle checks
• Following company health & safety procedures

The Ideal Candidate

• Recent commercial van driving or delivery experience
• Experience regularly driving vans or Sprinters
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience
• Experience using PDA/scanning systems and proof of delivery
• A clean driving licence or satisfactory endorsement history
• The physical ability to safely handle bulky products
• A professional and presentable approach
• Reliability and flexibility around early starts
• Previous experience with companies such as Yodel, FedEx, Arrow or similar would be beneficial

Hours

Monday to Friday

Start times will vary depending on the route, typically between 5:15am and 7:30am.

Working days are generally around 10 hours, with approximately 9.5 hours of working time.

Temp to Perm

This position is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, providing the opportunity to secure a permanent position after a successful temporary period.

Immediate interviews are available.

If you have recent van delivery experience and are looking for a long-term Monday-to-Friday opportunity in Tewkesbury, we'd like to hear from you.