Job Description:

Role: Van Driver

Location: St Albans, AL2

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday. Standard working hours are 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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