Overview
Van Driver Jobs in Staines-upon-Thames, UK at GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Van Driver
Various shifts available
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Day and night shifts, 4-on/4-off (guaranteed 48 hours), Monday – Friday (guaranteed 50 hours)
Hourly rate
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From £12.71 per hour, depending on experience
Full-Time, Permanent
Enjoy consistent hours, paid annual leave, and the backing of an established company that values its Drivers.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Carrying out deliveries and collections of air freight and specialist goods for a range of customers.
- A mix of local and regional routes, always returning to base each day.
- Ensuring freight is safely loaded, stacked, and secured.
- Completing paperwork accurately and handing it in promptly.
- Following assigned routes and schedules, with flexibility to optimise where appropriate.
- Maintaining good communication with the transport office throughout the day.
- Performing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects immediately.
- Using equipment such as a pump truck or tail-lift safely when required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Full, valid UK driving licence.
- Good local road knowledge and confident navigation using maps or satnav.
- Safe, responsible driving with full compliance to legal and CAA regulations.
- Basic IT skills (PDA / satnav use).
- Professional communication with customers and colleagues.
Required Attitude and Personality
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours.
- Courteous to colleagues, customers, and other road users.
- Calm and alert behind the wheel.
- Willing to take part in training and appraisals where required.
- Proud to represent Front Runner Logistics positively and professionally.
Experience, Qualifications, and Education Requirements
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Clean CRC check (carried out before employment).
- Cargo Operative (non-screening) and Hazard Awareness training (required but provided if not already held).
Benefits and Perks
- Annual birthday bonus and discretionary company bonus.
- Employee of the Month recognition scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement up to 25 days plus bank holidays (based on length of service and shift pattern).
- Weekly fresh fruit basket.
- Access to our client’s Employee Assistance Programme.
- Guaranteed weekly hours with paid breaks.
- Paid overtime opportunities, including ad-hoc hours.
- Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance.
- Local driving opportunities during initial training.
- HGV upskilling opportunities based on performance and attendance.
- Career progression options: GDP, ADR, or New Driver Trainer (in-house training provided).
- Full uniform provided, including safety shoes.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training during induction.
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Title: Van Driver
Company: GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Location: Staines-upon-Thames, UK
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