Van Driver
Location: Rochester
Pay Rate: £14.08 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - up to 11 hour working day. Guaranteed 8 hours per day
Contract Type: Temporary on-going
About the Company
Our client is a leading third-party transportation and logistics provider offering services including global freight forwarding, and full truckload transport. They are committed to environmental sustainability, working closely with customers to reduce emissions and improve supply-chain efficiency.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Van Driver for a role covering London, Kent, Sussex, and Essex. This position involves regular manual handling, so candidates must be physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting (composite doors).
A strong working knowledge of South East England, including Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, is essential.
Key Responsibilities
1. Complete deliveries to customer locations across London and the South East
2. Safely operate a company vehicle in line with road traffic laws and company policies
3. Use tail lifts, pallet trucks, and powered pump trucks (training provided)
4. Handle deliveries where FLTs are not available
5. Maintain high standards of health, safety, and customer service
Requirements
6. Full UK driving licence
7. Proven driving experience
8. Physically fit due to the nature of the role
9. No more than 6 penalty points (no DD, DR, IN, or CD endorsements)
10. Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
11. Strong knowledge of the UK road network
Benefits
12. Holiday pay
13. Access to high street discounts
14. Workplace pension
15. Clear career progression opportunities into management, sales, warehousing, and other areas
Interested?