Van Driver/Depot Assistant

Pure Staff Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key service provider in the logistics sector is seeking a Van Driver/Depot Assistant in London. The role involves multi-drop deliveries of food, a hybrid of van and warehouse work. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and previous multi-drop experience. This job offers a competitive pay rate of £13.85 per hour and the chance to work with London's largest charity food distributor, supplying critical services to the community.

Benefits

Paid holiday when accrued

Automatically enrolled into a pension after 3 months

Access to perks scheme for discounts

Qualifications

• A clean driving licence with no more than 3 points (No TT TS MS DR DD codes).
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is necessary.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers.

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop delivery of food to various locations.
• Loading and unloading at each delivery point.
• Maintaining a professional manner when dealing with customers.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Previous multi-drop delivery experience

Manual handling

Job description

Van Driver/Depot Assistant working day shifts in London.

Pure Staff are recruiting for a Van Driver/Depot Assistant in London to do multi-drop deliveries of food.

Our client is London's largest charity food distributor, supplying food to homeless shelters, schools and food banks.

Pay rates-

DAYS: £13.85ph Monday to Friday

Please note, the above rate quoted does not include holiday pay as holiday pay is paid separately when you book annual leave.

Your hourly pay rate is £13.85 and you will accrue £1.67 per hour in holiday pay for every hour worked, which is banked and paid to you when you take annual leave. We do this to make sure our drivers are fairly paid and encouraged to take proper time off work as we believe regular rest is essential for safety and mental wellbeing of all workers.

While working with Pure Staff, you’re employed and paid directly by us - no umbrella companies, no processing fees, no outsourced payroll - just simple PAYE with accurate, on‑time payslips directly from our experienced in‑house payroll team. Plus, after your first payment you’ll receive free access to our perks scheme, giving you exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more.

Candidates of Pure Staff do not pay weekly umbrella margins and/or payroll processing fees.

Duties of a Van Driver/Depot Assistant -

• Multi‑drop delivery of food to food banks, homeless shelters and schools
• Manual handling involved
• Hybrid role – both van and warehouse work
• Loading and unloading at each delivery point
• Monday to Friday shift pattern
• Ongoing work
• A professional manner when dealing with the end customer

• Always wearing the correct PPE whilst working (safety boots and hi‑vis)

Start time will be from 07.30am.

The ideal Van Driver/Depot Assistant will have-

• A valid UK driving licence
• Previous multi‑drop and warehouse experience is required
• Clean driving licence with no more than 3 points (No TT TS MS DR DD codes)

What’s in it for you?

• Ongoing work available
• Experienced and knowledgeable consultants
• Paid holiday when accrued
• Automatically enrolled into a pension after 3 months

To apply for this Van Driver/Depot Assistant vacancy, please press APPLY NOW and a member of the driving team would be more than happy to discuss this role further with yourself or answer any questions you may have.