Van delivery driver

  • Job Reference: 080/01370
  • Date Posted: 22 January 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Chelmsford & Harlow
  • Location: Chelmsford, Essex
  • Salary: £12.30 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Permanent, Temporary

Job Description

Ad Hoc 3.5T Van Drivers Wanted - £13.75/hr (Incl. Holiday Pay) Min. 8-Hour Shifts | Flexible Work Across Essex & London








Looking for flexible driving work with great pay and variety? Driver Hire Chelmsford & Harlow is on the lookout for reliable Cat B Van Drivers to support a range of clients across the CM postcode and beyond, including regular routes into London.

Whether you're after consistent hours or prefer a schedule that fits around your life, this role offers flexibility, stability, and the chance to work with respected local businesses.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Delivering goods across Essex and London

  • Loading/unloading (manual handling involved)

  • Carrying out basic vehicle checks and reporting issues

  • Following road safety and company procedures

  • Providing excellent customer service

  • Representing Driver Hire professionally on every job


What We're Looking For:

  • Valid UK Cat B licence (with no more than 6 points)

  • Previous van/multi-drop experience preferred

  • Physically fit and confident with manual handling

  • Punctual, reliable, and a good communicator

  • Familiarity with London routes is a bonus

  • Willingness to work with different clients and shift patterns


Pay & Perks:

  • £13.75 per hour (includes 12.07% holiday pay)

  • £12.30 per hour without holiday that you can accrue

  • Guaranteed minimum of 8 hours per shift

  • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle

  • Immediate starts available

  • Temp-to-perm opportunities for long-term roles

  • 24/7 support from our friendly local team


Why Choose Driver Hire? In our latest candidate survey (Dec 2024):

  • 97% said they're proud to work for Driver Hire

  • 97% rated the respect they receive as Excellent/Good

  • 90% would recommend us to a friend (69% gave a perfect 10/10)


Ready to hit the road? Apply today or call us on 01376 516094 to get started.

Let's drive your career forward on your terms.