Van Driver

The Best Connection Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Personal accident insurance

Payslips

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking reliable Van Drivers for roles based in WF9 Wakefield. You will drive local store deliveries and regional routes, representing a trusted brand with on-time deliveries.

The position offers day and night shifts with pay £13.35/hr days and £16.02/hr nights, overtime up to £24.04/hr, training, 2-day induction, buddying, and pension/personal accident cover.

Qualifications

• Valid Category B (Van) licence.
• Comfortable with manual handling and scanners.
• Reliable, professional, and safety-focused.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to local stores and regional service centres within a 150‑mile radius.
• Collect from suppliers and return to depot.
• Confirm deliveries using scanners and maintain accurate records.
• Represent The Best Connection with professionalism during all shifts.

Job description

Van Drivers Wanted - WF9 - Days Available!

Looking for a reliable driving role with great pay, flexibility, and long-term opportunity? The Best Connection is recruiting professional Van Drivers to join a busy and well-established operation based in WF9.

With a mix of local store deliveries and nationwide routes, this is a fantastic opportunity for drivers who enjoy variety and being on the road.

The Role

You’ll be delivering to stores and Regional Service Centres (RSCs), representing a trusted brand while ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.

Days

• 5-10 drops per day to stores within a 150-mile radius
• Collections from suppliers on return to depot
• Manual handling + use of scanners to confirm deliveries
• Start times between 06:00 - 08:00

Nights

• Using scanners to confirm deliveries
• Start times between 00:00 - 02:00
• Days (06:00-22:00): £13.35 per hour
• Nights (22:00-06:00): £16.02 per hour
• Overtime (days) paid at up to £24.04 per hour
• Holiday pay accrual

Training & Development

We set you up for success from day one:

• Driving assessment + theory (Highway Code & drivers' hours)
• 2-day paid induction
• 3 days buddying with experienced drivers
• Full 5-day paid training programme
• Assessments: Friday 30th October
• Induction: 10th - 13th November
• Candidates must be available for all dates

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Category B (Van) licence
• Comfortable with manual handling
• Reliable, professional, and safety-focused
• Strong attention to detail and customer service

Why Join The Best Connection?

• Ongoing work available throughout 2026 and beyond
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Excellent pay rates + overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme & personal accident insurance
• Easy online registration & payslips

About Us

The Best Connection has been connecting people to work since 1991. With 80+ branches UK-wide, we’re a trusted leader in supplying drivers, warehouse staff, and industrial workers across the country.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.