Van Driver / Removals

Planet Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Van Driver to perform collections, clean designated areas, and clear materials throughout Berkshire. The ideal applicant must possess a full driving license, be self-motivated, and capable of handling heavy lifting. You will ensure a high level of customer service while managing various tasks daily. Flexibility in start times is essential, with work starting from 06:45. This varied role covers multiple locations such as Newbury, Reading, and Didcot.

Qualifications

• Full driving license is required.
• Knowledge of driving sprinter-sized vans is preferred.
• Willingness to carry out cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out collections, pick-ups, clearances across the region.
• Clean designated areas for each job.
• Clear materials from the job to disposal locations.
• Perform garden clearances using hand tools.
• Engage with customers for excellent service.
• Flexible start times, typically from 06:45.

Skills

Positive and self-motivated

Customer communication

Ability to carry out heavy lifting

Ability to load and unload items

Job description

Position

Van Driver / Removals

Location

Newbury, Berkshire

Salary

£12.21 - £13.21 per hour

The role

You will be required to carry out collections, pick‑ups, clearances and cleaning duties alongside a driver across Berkshire and the wider region. This is a varied role with a different job and location each day.

Main responsibilities

• Cleaning of designated areas for each job
• Clearance of all materials from the job and transport to the correct disposal locations
• Garden clearances using hand garden tools
• General labouring required for most jobs, including some heavy lifting
• Dealing with customers face‑to‑face to ensure an excellent service is offered
• Start times from 06:45 each morning, with some flexibility required depending on the location of the day's work

About you

Applicants must have a full driving licence and some knowledge of driving sprinter‑sized vans. You should also be willing to carry out cleaning duties for the jobs required.

Required

• Positive and self‑motivated with a ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Full driving licence
• Ability to carry out heavy lifting when required
• Able to load and unload items to and from the vehicle
• Able to communicate with customers face‑to‑face

Commute locations

Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Wantage, Oxford, Thatcham, Newbury, Reading

Key words

Van driver, cleaning, labouring, labourer, industrial cleaning, driver

Equal Opportunities

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.