Van Driver

Location: Chorley
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday
Night-Out Payment: £25 per night, plus hotel and meal expenses
Start: ASAP

Driver Hire Preston are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced 3.5T Multi-Drop Van Driver.

This role involves nationwide deliveries of kitchen appliances to a mixture of trade premises and direct-to-site locations. We are looking for an experienced and reliable driver who is comfortable with multi-drop work, nationwide travel and regular nights away from home.

The Role

Duties will include:

• Driving a 3.5T van and completing multi-drop deliveries nationwide


• Delivering kitchen appliances to trade premises and direct-to-site locations


• Completing kerbside deliveries - goods are delivered as close to the front door or delivery point as reasonably possible but are not taken inside the property


• Loading and unloading the vehicle safely


• Ensuring goods are handled carefully and delivered in good condition


• Completing relevant delivery paperwork


• Carrying out daily vehicle checks


• Providing a professional and friendly service to customers


• Working to planned delivery routes and schedules

Nights Out

Drivers operate on a three-week rota which includes regular overnight stays.

You will usually complete one night out per week, with two nights out every third week.

For each night out:

• Travelodge accommodation is booked and paid for


• Up to £22 towards an evening meal


• Up to £8 towards breakfast


• An additional £25 night-out payment paid through your wages

What We're Looking For

Applicants must:

• Hold a valid UK Category B driving licence


• Have previous multi-drop delivery experience


• Be comfortable with nationwide driving


• Be willing to complete regular overnight stays


• Be physically capable of handling kitchen appliances


• Have good communication and customer service skills


• Be reliable, punctual and professional


• Be aged 25 or over due to the client's vehicle insurance requirements

Pay

£12.71 per hour - Monday to Friday

Plus £25 per night out, hotel accommodation and meal allowances.

Immediate start available.