Warehouse Operative Van Driver

Driver Hire; Chorley; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight allowances

Hotel accommodation

Job summary

Driver Hire Preston are recruiting for a Temporary 3.5T Driver / Warehouse Operative in Chorley. The role combines driving and warehouse duties, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour and hours Monday to Friday. Starts ASAP and runs until Christmas, with overnight stays possible for required deliveries.

Applicants should hold a UK Category B licence and be comfortable switching between driving and warehouse tasks. This temporary role offers ongoing work during a busy period.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK Category B driving licence (required).
• Ideally have previous multi-drop driving experience.
• Be happy working in a combined driving and warehouse role.
• Flexible regarding when driving duties are required.
• Comfortable with nationwide deliveries and potential overnight stays.
• Physically fit and able to manual handle loads.
• Good work ethic and willingness to engage in all aspects of the operation.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Aged 25 or over due to vehicle insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5T van and completing deliveries as required.
• Multi-drop deliveries of kitchen appliances.
• Delivering to trade premises and direct-to-site locations.
• Completing kerbside deliveries as close as possible to delivery point.
• Nationwide driving, including overnight stays when required.
• Loading and unloading the vehicle.
• Completing relevant paperwork.
• Carrying out vehicle checks.
• Unloading deliveries and helping the warehouse team.
• Stock replenishment and order preparation.

Skills

UK driving licence (Category B)

Multi-drop delivery

Warehouse duties

Flexible / adaptable

Job description

Temporary 3.5T Driver / Warehouse Operative

Location: Chorley
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday
Duration: Temporary - now until Christmas
Start: ASAP

Driver Hire Preston are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a 3.5T Driver / Warehouse Operative to support their busy operation in the run-up to Christmas.

This is a varied position combining 3.5T driving with warehouse duties. The amount of driving will depend on the needs of the business, so we are looking for someone flexible who is happy to switch between driving and warehouse work.

During particularly busy weeks, you may be required to take an additional van out to assist with deliveries.

Driving Duties

The driving side of the role will include:

• Driving a 3.5T van and completing deliveries as required
• Multi-drop deliveries of kitchen appliances
• Delivering to trade premises and direct-to-site locations
• Completing kerbside deliveries, getting goods as close to the front door or delivery point as reasonably possible
• Nationwide driving, including overnight stays when required
• Loading and unloading the vehicle
• Completing relevant paperwork
• Carrying out vehicle checks

Warehouse Duties

When you are not required to drive, you will work as part of the warehouse team. Duties will include:

• Helping to unload incoming deliveries
• Putting stock away in the correct locations
• Picking and preparing loads for company vans
• Making up pallets ready for collection and delivery by a pallet company
• Preparing customer orders ready for DPD collection
• General warehouse duties
• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe and organised
• Assisting the wider team wherever required

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a valid UK Category B driving licence
• Ideally have previous multi-drop driving experience
• Be happy working in a combined driving and warehouse role
• Be flexible regarding when driving duties are required
• Be comfortable with nationwide deliveries and overnight stays when required
• Be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Have a good work ethic and be willing to get involved with all aspects of the operation
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be aged 25 or over due to the client’s vehicle insurance requirements

Pay & Hours

£12.71 per hour - Monday to Friday

This is a temporary position running from now until Christmas, making it ideal for someone looking for consistent work during a busy period.

For any required overnight driving, hotel accommodation and applicable overnight allowances will be provided.