Main characteristics
- Location
- Reading, Berkshire
- Company
- Blue Arrow
- Salary
- £13.00/hour
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Other
Job summary
Job title: Van Driver - Removals CompanyLocation: Reading - with National deliveries
Contract type: Temporary
Starting on: December 2023 or January 2024
Rate of pay: £13.00
The role:
You will be loading and delivering items to address across the UK. You enjoy driving and are happy to travel long distances when required. There is a need to sometimes stay overnight in a hotel or B&B - this is paid for by the client and evening meal will also be provided.
Benefits:
Paid weekly
Hourly Pay
Flexibility and variety in working hours
Free meals for overnight stays
Free Parking available Key information:
Immediate Start
Choose the days you would like to work, and we will match you up with the most suitable shifts
Variety of shift patterns available for full time and part time hours
Loading and unloading or the van is part of this role. You will need to be able and willing to lift items of up to 20kg. This role is not just driving - the moving of the goods is a key part of the roleKey responsibilities include:
Ensuring deliveries are made in a timely manner. Choosing the best routes.
Making sure the van is loaded to maximise space, with load safely secured.
Following lifting and handling health and safety guidance.
Skills required:
Good communication skills, this will be important when taking instructions from your manager, liaising with colleagues and when talking to customers
The ability to stay focused for long periods of time
Precision and awareness
Qualifications/Certifications:
A full UK-issued driving licence
Category B on your Driving licence is required for you to drive Category B vehicle (light van) providing the van weighs 3,500kg/3.5 tonne or less. When you pass your car driving test this licence covers you to drive category B vehicles on public roads Desired but not necessary
Experience driving in a professional capacity
If you are a driver who is also happy to load and unload a van with heavy items. We are keen to hear from you.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people