Van Driver – Fixed Term Contract

Dextra Group Plc; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dextra Group Plc is seeking a committed Transport role for the fixed term of July & August 2025, focused on deliveries across the UK. Candidates must demonstrate a flexible approach, good numeracy for delivery notes, and fitness for manual handling tasks. The position reports to the Transport Manager and ensures compliance with quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Literate and numerate for delivery documentation and map reading.
• Fit and healthy for manual handling tasks.
• Flexible approach to work and start times.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of goods and collection of raw materials.
• Maintain vehicle records and compliance with EEC regulations.
• Conduct general maintenance and route planning.

Skills

Numeracy

Manual handling

Flexibility

Job description

Dextra Group plc. is the largest privately owned lighting manufacturer in the UK. With over 40 years of experience, our commitment to total service and in continuous investment enables us to be at the cutting edge of luminaire development, whilst remaining competitive, efficient and client focused.

Delivery of Dextra Goods to customers across the UK

Collection of raw materials and components

To keep accurate daily driving records

Compliance with rules and regulations laid down in EEC regulations 3820/85

General maintenance and road worthiness of allocated vehicle

Route planning

Security of allocated vehicle and its load

Follow all Quality Control guidelines set by the Company

Follow the requirements of the Company’s ISO Procedure

Follow the Company’s Health and Safety Policy, work instructions & safe systems of work.

Post Requirements

Literate and numerate (dealing with delivery notes and map reading)

Smart appearance

Fit and healthy as the role involves manual handling

Flexible approach to work and start times.

• Location: Dextra, Brickfields Business Park, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PX.
• Department: Transport
• Hours: 48 hours a week - a fixed term contract - July & August 2025 only
• Report to: Transport Manager/Transport Supervisor