START YOUR CAREER WITH Woodlands Home & Garden Group Vacancy: Nationwide Van Driver – 3.5t Flatbed Location: Rodley, Leeds, LS13 1NP Hours: Monday to Friday, early starts from 4.00am onwards Contracted hours: 40 hours per week Pay: £12.21 per hour, with skills-based and service-related increases ABOUT THE BUSINESS Woodlands Home & Garden Group is a long-established UK manufacturer with over 100 years of heritage. Founded in Horsforth, Leeds in 1913, the business has grown into a multi-site operation employing over 150 people across Rodley (LS13), Thornbury (BD3), and Horsforth (LS18). We manufacture and distribute a wide range of timber products, including garden buildings, trade timber, and DIY products, supplying customers nationwide through both trade and online channels. Continued growth has enabled ongoing investment in our people, fleet, and operations. ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for reliable and flexible 3.5t flatbed drivers to join our nationwide delivery team. This role involves nationwide deliveries, where start and finish times are dictated by daily run lengths and delivery routes. While the role is contracted at 40 hours per week, start times (from 4.00am onwards) and finish times will vary depending on the run and are not fixed. This role therefore suits individuals who are flexible and do not have strict daily time commitments, and who are comfortable with variation rather than set routes or predictable finish times. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collecting a pre-loaded vehicle from site for same-day deliveries Driving efficiently to meet planned delivery schedules Completing delivery paperwork accurately Carrying out daily vehicle checks and inspections Ensuring the vehicle and load are safe, secure, and roadworthy at all times Providing a professional and courteous service to customers KEY REQUIREMENTS Full UK driving licence (points considered) Flexible approach to working hours, as start and finish times vary based on run lengths Physically fit, as manual handling is required Confident and professional when dealing with customers Strong time management, reliability, and safety awareness WHAT WE OFFER 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service £12.21 per hour, with progression linked to service and skills Overtime opportunities paid after 40 hours Workwear provided Annual bonus scheme Internal reward and recognition programme Cycle to Work Scheme Costco membership Employee Assistance Programme Personal learning and development pathway Staff discount across all Woodlands brands Free off-site parking On-site canteen and facilities HOW TO APPLY Please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact details. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and references upon request.