Van Driver – Local & Overnight Routes, Paid Accommodation

The Best Connection; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Online payslips

28 days Paid Annual Leave 2026 pro‑rta

Pension contribution

Flexible shift pattern

Possible permanent positions

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting a Van Driver for a temp-to-perm opportunity in Bournemouth. You will deliver panels and accessories across the South Coast from the West Howe Industrial estate, with occasional trips further afield.

Applicants must hold a Full UK Licence with no more than 6 points, be willing to travel and stay away for some nights, and be able to load/unload using basic manual handling. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK Licence required with no more than 6 points on record.
• Willing to work Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients / customers.
• Comfortable with loading/unloading and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily vehicle safety checks are performed.
• Load vans safely and deliver across the South Coast and beyond.
• Follow delivery routes to complete on-time deliveries.
• Log deliveries using a handheld device and smartphone app.

Skills

Van driving

Local and long-distance deliveries

Manual handling

Good communication

Tools

Hand held scanners

Smartphone app

Job description

The Best Connection is recruiting a Van Driver for a temp-to-perm opportunity in Bournemouth. You will deliver panels and accessories across the South Coast from the West Howe Industrial estate, with occasional trips further afield.

Applicants must hold a Full UK Licence with no more than 6 points, be willing to travel and stay away for some nights, and be able to load/unload using basic manual handling. Training provided.