Van Driver (Nights)

Driver Hire Borders; Woking; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wholesale patisserie supplies is seeking a Full Time Cat B Van Driver to ensure timely delivery of luxury desserts to prestigious clients mostly around London. The role involves early shifts with a focus on customer service and vehicle management, with approximately 6 drops per night, and requires a UK Cat B licence.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Consistent hours with 6 nights per week

Qualifications

• Delivery experience preferred.
• No more than 3 minor penalty points.
• Verifiable references required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily vehicle inspection.
• Deliver between 6 and 15 drops per night.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Flexibility

Education

UK Cat B licence

Job description

Driver Hire is recruiting for a Full Time Van Driver (Cat B) for a specialist wholesale patisserie supplies company. Our client makes luxury desserts for the hotel, restaurant, airline, event and up-market retail trades.

It is a privately owned and run business, with the owner being an award-winning pâtissier (pastry chef).

Your role would be to carefully deliver these delicate desserts and pastries to a range of prestigious clients mostly around London.

Shifts typically start at 2am. Generally working just 6 hours per night. Often only between 6 and 15 drops per shift.

You will hold a key for some premises.

Long wheel based van. Previous London delivery experience is preferred.

**** Benefits, Hours And Pay of the night time van driver ****

• £14 per hour (equates to c.£26,200 per annum)


• Generally only 6 hours per night


• 6 nights per week (Sunday to Friday)


• 28 days paid holiday

**** Responsibilities of the Cat B Van Driver ****

• Perform daily vehicle inspection


• Assist with loading the vehicle and planning your route


• Expect to deliver between 6 and 15 drops per night


• Ensure all delivery paperwork is accurately completed and signed


• Interact with other staff and clients in a friendly and professional manner


• Follow all rules of the road and safe working practices


• Drive a refrigerated Transit van

• Possess the flexibility to go the extra mile and have a full commitment to providing excellent customer service


• Be comfortable driving in London

**** Requirements of the Cat B Van Driver ****

• UK Cat B licence


• No more than 3 minor penalty points


• Verifiable references


• Delivery experience preferred

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