Van driver & Warehouse Operative

Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Holiday pay accrued

Pension contributions

Ongoing work

Varied role

Support from local Driver Hire team

Job summary

Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon is seeking a reliable Van & Warehouse Operative to support a client near Wincanton. You will drive a long wheelbase van with a tail lift, collect items, and bring them back to the depot. Manual handling and physical work are required.

In the warehouse, you will sort stock, organise returns, and assist with various collections. The role offers ongoing work with weekly PAYE, holiday pay, and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive a long wheelbase van for collections and depot returns.
• Load and unload goods using a tail-lift vehicle.
• Manually handle items when required.
• Return collected items safely to the depot.
• Sort old stock and organise collections in the warehouse.
• Support with basic computer and office tasks during busy periods.
• Assist the wider team with general duties as needed.

Skills

Driving

Manual handling

Job description

Job details

• Wincanton, Somerset
• Posted on 8 October 2026
• 13.50 USD / Year
• Job Ref: 320/00118
• Salary: £13.50 per hour

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.

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
• Ongoing work
• Varied role covering both driving and warehouse duties
• Support from the local Driver Hire team

Requirements

• 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.