Van Driver

Driver Hire Wakefield; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Wakefield is looking for a reliable Van Driver to join our team in Wakefield and surrounding areas. You will operate a 3.5T van, plan routes, and ensure timely deliveries while providing excellent customer service.

Requirements include a valid UK driving licence with at least 2 years' van experience, ability to handle occasional loading/unloading, and a clean licence (no more than 6 points). The role offers varied shifts and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with at least 2 years’ van driving experience.
• Van driving / multi-drop experience preferred but not essential.
• Good knowledge of local and national road networks.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Able to assist with manual loading/unloading if required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a 3.5T van for deliveries and collections.
• Plan routes and ensure timely deliveries.
• Load/unload goods and handle items with care.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Complete delivery paperwork and keep accurate records.
• Provide excellent customer service at each delivery point.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Van driving / multi-drop

Road network knowledge

Customer service

Reliability & punctuality

Licence points limit

Manual loading/unloading

Job description

Van Driver

Location: Wakefield and surrounding areas

Salary: £14.25ph

Shift Patterns: Various

Start Date: Immediately

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating a 3.5T van for deliveries and collections
• Planning routes and ensuring timely deliveries
• Loading/unloading goods, ensuring items are handled with care
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records
• Providing excellent customer service at every delivery point

What we are looking for

• Minimum 2 years UK driving licence
• Previous van driving/multi-drop (however, not essential)
• Good knowledge of local and national road networks
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Able to handle manual loading/unloading if required
• No more than 6 points

Why work for Driver Hire

Driver Hire Wakefield 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 Wakefield and surrounding areas. 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.

We're proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2022):

• 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire
• 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good