Van driver & Warehouse Operative

Driver Hire; Wincanton; Hybrid; GBP 38,573,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Support from Driver Hire team

Job summary

Driver Hire is seeking a reliable Van & Warehouse Operative near Wincanton to perform driving and warehouse duties. You will drive a long wheelbase van with a tail lift, load/unload items, and help with warehouse tasks while supporting the team.

The role offers a varied mix of driving and office tasks, with weekly PAYE pay and holiday/pension benefits. Candidates must be over 25 and have at least 2 years of commercial driving experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ commercial driving experience.
• Be over 25 due to insurance requirements.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physically demanding work.
• Flexible to cover driving, warehouse and general support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive a long wheelbase van with a tail lift to collect items from various locations and return to the depot.
• Load and unload goods using a tail lift vehicle.
• Carry out manual handling of items as required.
• Return collected items safely to the depot.
• Sort old stock and organise collections in the warehouse.
• Assist with basic computer and office tasks during busy periods.
• Support the wider team with general duties as needed.

Skills

Van Driving

Manual Handling

Team Player

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Near Wincanton
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Start Times: From 07:30am
Pay Type: Weekly PAYE, paid every Friday
Job Type: Ongoing work

Driver Hire is looking for a reliable and hardworking Van & Warehouse Operative to support one of our fantastic clients based near Wincanton.

This is a varied role that will involve both driving and warehouse duties, so we are looking for someone flexible, practical and happy to support the wider team wherever needed.

The Role

As part of the role, you will be driving a long wheelbase van with a tail lift, collecting items from various locations and bringing them back to the depot. You will be responsible for loading and unloading the vehicle, so candidates must be comfortable with manual handling and physical work.

When working in the warehouse, your duties will include sorting old stock, organising returned items and assisting with various collections coming back into the depot. During busy periods, you may also be asked to help with basic computer and office-based tasks to support the wider business.

This is a hands-on role and would suit someone who enjoys variety and is happy to get stuck in.

Duties Include

Driving a long wheelbase van for collections

Loading and unloading goods using a tail lift vehicle

Manual handling of items when required

Returning collected items safely to the depot

Sorting old stock and organising collections in the warehouse

Supporting with basic computer and office tasks during busy periods

Helping the wider team with general duties as needed

What We Offer

£13.50 per hour

Weekly PAYE pay, paid every Friday

Holiday pay accrued

Pension contributions

Varied role covering both driving and warehouse duties

Support from the local Driver Hire team

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

Be over 25 due to insurance requirements

Have a minimum of 2 years’ commercial driving experience

Be confident driving a long wheelbase van

Be comfortable with manual handling

Be flexible and willing to complete driving, warehouse and general support tasks

Have a reliable and professional attitude

Be happy working in a physically demanding role

About Driver Hire

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. Our local office is independently owned and operated, offering a family-run service with the backing of a national brand.

We support drivers and logistics workers across the local area with flexible, ongoing and permanent opportunities.