Van Driver

Posted 6 hours 38 minutes ago by Blue Arrow HS

Permanent
Full Time
Motoring & Automotive Jobs
Tyne And Wear, Washington, United Kingdom, NE371
Job Description
Van Driver - Medical Supplies (Temp to Perm)

Location: Washington

Working Days: Tuesday-Saturday

Pay: £12.73 per hour OT after 48 hours: £19.10 per hour

Contract: Temp to Perm

We are recruiting a dedicated Van Driver to deliver essential medical supplies directly to patients in their homes. This is an important customer-facing role where reliability, professionalism and care are key.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like
  • Start times vary between 5am and 10am depending on your allocated route. You will receive your confirmed start time the day before.
  • You will complete 25-35 deliveries per day.
  • Using the provided scanner and tablet, you must ensure all orders are signed in correctly by the patient.
  • Deliveries must not be handed to a third party under any circumstances.
  • On rare occasions, you may be required to cover a night trunk when the night driver is on annual leave. This is infrequent, and all accommodation and food expenses will be covered.
About You
  • 12 months' multidrop experience is essential.
  • Confident driving skills and the ability to spend long periods on the road.
  • Strong customer service skills with a friendly, approachable manner.
  • As you will be handling medical supplies, a basic DBS check is required.
  • Must be 21 years or older for vehicle insurance purposes.
  • Maximum of 6 penalty points, with no drink or drug driving offences.
  • PDA experience is beneficial.
  • Flexible and willing to support occasional night trunk cover when required.
Hours & Pay
  • 9-hour shifts, Tuesday to Saturday.
  • £12.73 per hour basic rate.
  • £19.10 per hour overtime after 48 hours per week.
  • Temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate.

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