Location: St Albans, AL2
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday. Contracted working hours are between 7:00am – 7:00pm, however flexibility is required as working hours can fall at anytime depending on business needs.
Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Van Driver to join our client's successful team.
Who are they?
Our client is a well-established events and logistics business, providing equipment and support services to a wide range of corporate clients, venues and suppliers across the UK. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service and are looking for a reliable and professional individual to join their close-knit team.
Benefits:
Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
Weekend work paid at 2x hourly rate
Company pension
Free onsite parking
Permanent, full-time position
Friendly and supportive team environment
Varied role with a mix of driving and warehouse duties
Opportunity to work with prestigious venues and corporate clients
Duties of a Van Driver:
Driving a long wheelbase van to event venues, suppliers and corporate clients
Carrying out deliveries and collections primarily within Central London and the M25
Occasionally travelling further afield throughout the UK as required
Loading and unloading equipment safely and efficiently
Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed on time
Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues
Maintaining the cleanliness and condition of the company vehicle
Communicating professionally with clients, suppliers and freelance staff
Planning and navigating routes effectively (sat nav provided)
Assisting with warehouse duties when not out on the road
Working closely with the operations team and other drivers to ensure all jobs are completed successfully
Undertaking additional duties as required to support the business
What we would like from you:
Previous experience driving long wheelbase or 3.5-tonne vehicles
Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points
Previous multi-drop delivery experience
Comfortable driving within Central London and the M25
Good geographical knowledge and route planning skills
Warehouse experience would be beneficial
Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
Strong communication and customer service skills
Flexible approach to working hours and overtime
A team player who enjoys working within a close-knit environment
Reliable, professional and hardworking attitude
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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Salary description
£27000.00 - £28000.00 per year