Van Driver

051 - TCG Warehouse; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver for their Basildon warehouse. You'll be responsible for delivering stock across several counties, making timely deliveries, and performing vehicle safety checks. This role requires confident driving skills and at least one year of van driving experience. The position offers flexible start times, allowing for early finishes. A positive attitude and teamwork spirit are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Start your day early to ensure timely deliveries.
• Pick and load stock onto your van.
• Deliver goods to multiple store locations on schedule.
• Carry out essential vehicle and food safety checks.
• Assist with general warehouse duties.
• Support the team during staff absences.

Skills

Confident driving skills across motorways and residential areas

Physically fit for manual handling tasks

1+ year experience driving a van or 7.5 tonne vehicle

Team player with a positive attitude

Job description

Van Delivery Driver, Basildon

£13.73 an hour Friday and Saturday

The Chesterford Group is looking for a reliable and pro‑active Delivery Driver to join our warehouse & logistics team, delivering stock from our Basildon distribution centre to our stores across Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire, West Sussex and Oxfordshire. Training for this role may be conducted in a different distribution hub in Bishop’s Stortford.

We are a family run business who love selling great quality fish and chips and we pride ourselves on our customer service and quality of product to help us stand out from the rest!

Main Responsibilities

• Start your day early (flexible start time before 7.30am) to ensure timely deliveries. The earlier you start, the earlier you finish!
• Pick and load stock from our warehouse and cold storages onto your van
• Deliver goods to multiple store locations following a set delivery schedule
• Carry out essential vehicle and food safety checks before and during your route
• Assist with general warehouse duties, including keeping areas clean and organised
• Support the team by covering routes during staff annual leave and/or absence periods

Skills Required

• Confident driving skills across motorways and residential areas
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks (loading and unloading tasks)
• At least 1 year of experience driving a van or 7.5 tonne vehicle
• A team player with a positive attitude to good management