Van Driver – Relief Driver

Barretts; Birchington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned vehicle parts distribution center seeks a part-time Van Driver to cover day shifts from Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate should be reliable, well-organized, and have a Full UK Driving Licence. Experience as a delivery driver is preferred but not mandatory. The role offers competitive pay at the National Living Wage rate and various company benefits including annual holiday, a bonus scheme, and uniform provision. Own transport is necessary due to the rural location.

Benefits

32 days annual holiday (pro-rated for part-time staff)

Bonus scheme

Welcome pack & company induction

Uniform provided

Discounted servicing & parts

Company Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Annual staff social events

Barretts Summer Ball (held every 2 years)

Qualifications

• Must be over 25 due to insurance restrictions.
• Delivery driver experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover day shift as a van driver from Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm.
• Handle vehicle parts with a good understanding.

Skills

Reliable

Well-organised

Meticulous

Polite & professional

Safe & competent driver

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Van Driver – Relief Driver

Vehicle Parts Distribution Centre located in Birchington, Kent.

We are currently searching for a candidate that would be interested in applying for a role in our growing parts centre, distributing Stellantis, BMW, JLR and Honda parts.

The ideal candidates will be reliable, well‑organised and meticulous. A technical interest is also essential, as having a good understanding of the parts you are handling will be one of the keys to success.

Own transport is required due to rural location.

Van Driver Vacancy

Part‑time position / National Living Wage rate of pay.

Working hours

• Cover day shift van drivers
• Availability Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (preferably no points)
• Polite & professional
• Aged over 25 (due to insurance restrictions)
• Safe & competent driver
• Delivery driver experience preferred but not essential

Company Benefits

• 32 days annual holiday (includes 8 bank holiday days) – pro‑rated for part time staff.
• Bonus scheme
• Welcome pack & company induction
• Uniform provided
• Discounted servicing & parts across the Group
• Company Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual staff social events
• Barretts Summer Ball (held every 2 years)

About Barretts

In 2022, Barretts celebrated its 120th anniversary, as a family‑owned & operated business. Barretts is one of the few family businesses that have been trading in Canterbury since the turn of the last century, providing a unique, personal and first‑class customer service across Kent.

Barretts has evolved from selling cycle fittings in 1902 to acquiring & developing multiple leading vehicle franchises in the Canterbury & Ashford areas.

We pride ourselves on customer service, and with over 100 years of experience, we know the level of service you expect to receive from a trusted family dealership. We are passionate about making the car buying process an enjoyable experience, with our team of professional staff, that you can trust and rely on to guide you through seamlessly. Barretts combine traditional values of the past, with the cars of today.