Van Driver in Letchworth

Location: Letchworth Garden City
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm or 8:00am–5:00pm (depending on deliveries)
Salary: £27,000 – £33,000 per annum, depending on experience

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Class 2 Driver / Van Driver to join our client's successful team based in Letchworth Garden City.

Our client is a well-established packaging supplier and manufacturer, providing a wide range of corrugated cartons, bespoke boxes and packaging solutions to customers. They are looking for a reliable and customer-focused driver to join their team, carrying out deliveries within the local area.

• Company vehicles provided for work duties.

• Monday to Friday working.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Friendly and supportive working environment.

• Carrying out approximately 10 multi-drop deliveries per day to customers within an allocated delivery area, covering around a 30-mile radius.

• Driving Class 2 lorries and long-wheelbase vans, depending on licence entitlement and business requirements.

• Loading vehicles securely and checking goods are correctly prepared for delivery.

• Unloading and delivering packaging products safely to customer premises.

• Ensuring deliveries are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

• Checking delivery paperwork and obtaining customer signatures where required.

• Providing a professional, friendly and reliable service when dealing with customers.

• Maintaining accurate delivery records and reporting any delivery issues or vehicle defects.

• Carrying out basic vehicle checks and keeping vehicles clean and tidy.

• Following road traffic regulations and company health and safety procedures.

• Assisting with warehouse duties, loading and preparing deliveries when required.

• Working closely with the warehouse and office teams to ensure deliveries run smoothly.

• A full UK driving licence is essential, with the appropriate entitlement for the vehicle being driven.

• Previous experience driving vans or commercial vehicles is preferred.

• Previous multi-drop delivery experience would be advantageous.

• A Class 2 (Category C) licence is desirable.

• Driver CPC qualification would be an advantage.

• A 7.5-tonne licence would also be beneficial.

• A safe, responsible and confident driver with a good understanding of road safety.

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking, with a flexible approach to work.

• Physically fit and comfortable with loading and unloading goods.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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