3.5T Van Driver Wanted

We are currently recruiting a reliable and professional 3.5T Van Driver to join our logistics team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring customers receive outstanding service and high-quality products every time. Please note that is not only a driving role. It is 50% warehouse and 50% driving.

Job Overview

Location: West Norwood

Working Pattern: Thursday to Sunday

Start Times: 2AM - 3AM to 9AM. This is a 6-7 hours normal working day.

Paying: £14ph

Key Requirements of a 3.5T Van Driver

• Carry out daily vehicle safety and compliance checks
• Load, secure and transport products safely and efficiently
• Ensure all finished products meet quality standards before dispatch
• Sort and prepare deliveries accurately at CPU for customer dispatch
• Check delivery notes and ensure 100% accuracy
• Plan efficient delivery routes using navigation tools while considering traffic and road conditions
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage and fuel usage
• Ensure vehicle and stock are fully secured when unattended

Key responsibilities of a 3.5T Van Driver

• Keep vehicle clean and tidy at all times
• Ensure vans are washed at least bi-weekly
• Load confectionery and bakery items carefully to prevent damage
• Ensure correct storage temperatures for frozen, chilled and ambient products
• Secure loads before leaving the bakery

Health & Safety

• Work safely, hygienically and in compliance with food safety legislation
• Follow all hygiene procedures including cleaning equipment, crates and work areas
• Maintain high personal hygiene and wear company uniform correctly
• Rotate stock correctly and ensure accurate product dating
• Report accidents, incidents, faults or damage immediately
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle interior and exterior

Requirements

• Clean driving license
• Good knowledge of delivery routes and navigation tools
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and follow schedules
• Commitment to hygiene, safety and quality standards

Why Work with The Best Connection?

• 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Weekly pay to keep your earnings consistent throughout the festive period
• Access to online payslips
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing temporary assignments offering stability and variety

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.