Van Driver - Ongoing Full-Time Immediate work

The Best Connection is proud to be recruiting for a Van Driver on behalf of a global leader in products and services that support patient care, with a particular focus on infection prevention.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced driver looking for meaningful, full-time ongoing work.

The Role

You will work any 5 days out of 7 each week, delivering and collecting surgical instruments to and from hospitals on a 24/7 operation.

Shift pattern:

• Mornings: 05:30 - 13:30

• Afternoons: 13:30 - 21:30
  You must be flexible to cover both shifts, including weekends.

As a Van Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of surgical instruments and related items between site facilities and customer hospitals. You will act as a key point of contact for customers and ensure all transport and safety regulations are met.

Role Overview

Transportation & Delivery

• Drive a company van to transport surgical instruments to and from customer locations

• Meet specific delivery schedules and time-sensitive routes

Loading & Unloading

• Safely load and unload items from the vehicle

• Move items to designated areas (this may involve lifting and pushing instrument carts)

Documentation & Inventory

• Maintain accurate mileage logs, delivery records and inventory counts

Vehicle Maintenance & Safety

• Conduct daily vehicle checks

• Ensure the vehicle remains clean, roadworthy and compliant with the Transport Act 1968 and company policies

• Assist with organising planned preventative maintenance (servicing)

Accident Reporting

• Report any traffic accidents involving a company vehicle immediately to the insurer and line manager

Customer Service

• Provide professional and friendly service at each hospital

• Act as a key representative of the company

Requirements

• Good general standard of education with demonstrable verbal and numerical ability

• Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 penalty points)

• Minimum 2 years' driving experience on UK roads

• Strong customer service skills

• Reliable and professional approach

📞 Interested? Call us on 0114 275 8181 or apply today via our website.

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