Van Driver Nights

The Best Connection; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 758,000 - 1,515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Overtime rates

Permanent opportunities

Induction & driving assessment

Weekly pay

Job summary

The Best Connection Dartford are currently recruiting for experienced Van Delivery Drivers on behalf of one of the UK's largest retail and logistics companies. This is a fantastic opportunity for long-term, ongoing work with immediate starts available. You’ll be delivering clothing and retail parcels to high street stores and regional distribution centres (RDCs).

Some manual handling required. Shadowing a full-time driver before starting solo routes and night shifts between 14:00 and 17:00 start

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (Cat B - Van Licence).
• Minimum 2 years' van driving experience.
• Previous multi-drop experience.
• Must be able to work weekends as part of rota.
• Reliable, physically fit and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to 6-10 retail stores or RDCs per shift.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report defects.
• Offload goods safely at each delivery point.
• Record Proof of Delivery (POD) accurately.
• Communicate effectively with the transport team.
• Shadow a full-time driver before starting solo routes.

Skills

Van delivery

Multi-drop experience

Vehicle checks

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: NIGHTS Van Delivery Driver - Ongoing Work

Location: South Ockendon

Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing (Temp to Perm Opportunities)

Shifts: Night Shifts Available (Start times between 14:00 - 17:00)

Days: 7-Day Operation (Flexible Schedule - Must Be Able to Work Weekends)

About the Role:

The Best Connection Dartford are currently recruiting for experienced Van Delivery Drivers on behalf of one of the UK's largest retail and logistics companies. This is a fantastic opportunity for long-term, ongoing work with immediate starts available.

You’ll be delivering clothing and retail parcels to high street stores and regional distribution centres (RDCs) Some manual handling required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering to 6-10 retail stores or RDCs per shift
• Carrying out vehicle checks and reporting defects
• Offloading goods safely at each delivery point
• Recording Proof of Delivery (POD) accurately
• Communicating effectively with the transport team
• Shadowing a full-time driver before starting solo routes

Shift & Pay Details:

Day Rates:

• Basic (up to 45 hours/week): £14.82 per hour (Enhanced to 17.78 for hours after 10pm)
• Overtime (after 45 hours/week): £22.23 per hour

Bank Holidays: £22.23 per hour

Minimum 5 hours paid per shift (even if finish early!)

What We’re Looking For:

Full UK Driving Licence (Cat B - Van Licence)

Minimum 2 years' Van Driving experience

Previous multi-drop experience

Must be able to work weekends as part of rota

Reliable, physically fit, and good communication skills

What’s in It for You?

• Guaranteed hours + great overtime rates
• Ongoing work with potential for permanent roles
• Full paid induction & driving assessment
• Supportive team and flexible shift patterns
• Weekly pay via The Best Connection