Van Driver - Ongoing Full-Time Immediate work
The Best Connection is proud to be recruiting for a Van Driver on behalf of a global leader in products and services that support patient care, with a particular focus on infection prevention.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced driver looking for meaningful, full-time ongoing work.
The Role
You will work any 5 days out of 7 each week, delivering and collecting surgical instruments to and from hospitals on a 24/7 operation.
Shift pattern:
* Mornings: 05:30 - 13:30
* Afternoons: 13:30 - 21:30
* You must be flexible to cover both shifts, including weekends.
As a Van Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of surgical instruments and related items between site facilities and customer hospitals. You will act as a key point of contact for customers and ensure all transport and safety regulations are met.
Role Overview
Transportation & Delivery
* Drive a company van to transport surgical instruments to and from customer locations
* Meet specific delivery schedules and time‑sensitive routes
Loading & Unloading
* Safely load and unload items from the vehicle
* Move items to designated areas (this may involve lifting and pushing instrument carts)
Documentation & Inventory
* Maintain accurate mileage logs, delivery records and inventory counts
Vehicle Maintenance & Safety
* Conduct daily vehicle checks
* Ensure the vehicle remains clean, roadworthy and compliant with the Transport Act 1968 and company policies
* Assist with organising planned preventative maintenance (servicing)
Accident Reporting
* Report any traffic accidents involving a company vehicle immediately to the insurer and line manager
Customer Service
* Provide professional and friendly service at each hospital
* Act as a key representative of the company
Requirements
* Good general standard of education with demonstrable verbal and numerical ability
* Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 penalty points)
* Minimum 2 years' driving experience on UK roads
* Strong customer service skills
* Reliable and professional approach
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The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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