Van Driver Temp to Perm

Posted 3 hours 57 minutes ago by Manpower Group (UK)

Permanent
Full Time
Motoring & Automotive Jobs
Kent, Rochester, United Kingdom, ME1 1
Job Description
Van Driver (Multi Drop)

Location: Rochester
Pay Rate: £14.08 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - up to 11 hour working day
Contract Type: Temp to Perm (12 weeks)

About the Company

Our client is a leading third party transportation and logistics provider offering services including global freight forwarding, and full truckload transport. They are committed to environmental sustainability, working closely with customers to reduce emissions and improve supply chain efficiency.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Van Driver for a multi drop (12 drops) role covering London, Kent, Sussex, and Essex. This position involves regular manual handling, so candidates must be physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting.
A strong working knowledge of South East England, including Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, is essential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complete multi drop deliveries to customer locations across London and the South East
  • Safely operate a company vehicle in line with road traffic laws and company policies
  • Use tail lifts, pallet trucks, and powered pump trucks (training provided)
  • Handle deliveries where FLTs are not available
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and customer service
Requirements
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Driving assessment required
  • Proven multi drop driving experience
  • Physically fit due to the nature of the role
  • No more than 6 penalty points (no DD, DR, IN, or CD endorsements)
  • Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Strong knowledge of the UK road network
Benefits
  • Holiday pay
  • Access to high street discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Workplace pension
  • Temp to perm opportunity after 12 weeks
  • Clear career progression opportunities into management, sales, warehousing, and other areas