Van Driver Days

The Best Connection; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking Cat B (Van) Drivers to deliver goods during the peak season. The ideal candidates will have a full UK Cat B driving licence, strong customer service skills, and be available for early shifts from Monday to Saturday. This role offers competitive pay starting at £13.00 per hour with overtime available.

Benefits

Competitive pay with overtime premiums

Weekly pay and online Payslips

24/7 consultant support

Pension contributions

Holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Ongoing assignments

Access to 'Perks at Work' scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Cat B driving licence required.
• Aged 21 or over for insurance purposes.
• No more than 3 penalty points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop delivery of goods to various sites.
• Adhering to delivery schedule and fixed routes.
• Completing relevant paperwork and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent timekeeping

Customer service skills

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

The Best Connection are seeking to recruit Cat B (Van) Drivers to support our client based in Newcastle during their peak season (October to January).

The Role

• Multi-drop delivery of goods to a mix of commercial and medical sites
• Adhering to a fixed route plan and delivery schedule
• Early starts and full days - shift begins at 0600
• Monday to Saturday working pattern
• Completion of all relevant paperwork and ensuring customer satisfaction
• You must pass a driving assessment and on-site induction before starting

The Candidate

• Full UK Cat B driving licence
• Aged 21 or over for insurance purposes
• No more than 3 penalty points on licence (no major endorsements)
• Previous multi-drop experience preferred but not essential
• Excellent timekeeping, customer service, and driving skills
• Able to commit to work throughout the peak season (October to January)

Hours of Work

• Monday to Saturday pattern
• 0600 start times
• Overtime available and paid after 8 hours per shift

Pay Rates

• £13.00 per hour (PAYE) for the first 12 weeks
• £14.12 per hour after 12 weeks of continuous work
• £19.50 per hour overtime (after 8 hours Monday to Friday and all hours on weekends)

Benefits of working with The Best Connection

• Competitive pay with overtime premiums
• Weekly pay and online payslips
• 24/7 consultant support
• Pension contributions
• Holiday accrual
• Personal accident insurance
• Ongoing assignments
• Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme

Suitable candidates will be invited to register online and attend an on-site driving assessment and induction.