Van Driver Days

The Best Connection Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension contributions

Holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Perks at Work access

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is recruiting Cat B van drivers for ongoing multi-drop parcel deliveries around Gateshead. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers seeking regular weekday work and the potential for permanent employment.

You will drive a Cat B van, load start-of-shift, and complete 100+ deliveries daily using handheld scanners. A full, clean UK licence and prior multi-drop experience are essential; DBS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience is essential.
• Willing to undertake a DBS check (paid for by The Best Connection).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, presentable and customer-focused.
• Positive and reliable approach to work.
• Comfortable completing high-volume deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Cat B van to deliver parcels across the local area.
• Load vehicles at the start of each shift.
• Complete high-volume multi-drop deliveries (100+ stops per day).
• Use handheld scanners and route planning technology.
• Deliver parcels accurately and efficiently.
• Provide professional and friendly customer service.
• Work at a fast pace to meet delivery schedules.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Delivery experience

Customer service

DBS check readiness

Tools

Handheld scanner

Job description

The Best Connection are currently recruiting multiple Cat B Van Drivers for ongoing multi-drop parcel delivery work based in Team Valley, Gateshead.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced delivery drivers seeking weekday work, competitive pay and the potential for permanent employment.

The Role

• Driving a Cat B van to deliver parcels across the local area
• Loading vehicles at the start of each shift
• Completing high-volume multi-drop deliveries (100+ stops per day)
• Using handheld scanners and route planning technology
• Delivering parcels accurately and efficiently
• Providing professional and friendly customer service
• Working at a fast pace to meet delivery schedules
• Potential for permanent employment for the right candidates

The Candidate

To be considered, you must:

• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
• Have previous multi-drop delivery experience (essential)
• Be willing to undertake a DBS check (paid for by The Best Connection)
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be professional, presentable and customer-focused
• Have a positive and reliable approach to work
• Be comfortable completing high-volume deliveries

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday
• Start times from 08:00
• Minimum 8 hours per shift
• Additional weekend shifts available
• Ongoing work available

Pay

• £13.00 per hour
• £19.50 per hour after 40 hours

Why Work with The Best Connection?

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing work with potential for permanent employment
• 24/7 support from experienced consultants
• Weekly pay and online payslips
• Holiday accrual
• Pension contributions
• Personal accident insurance
• Access to Perks at Work employee discounts

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