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Van Driver

Job ref. JN -082025-5724

Temporary

£12.71 per hour

Washington

Contract: Full time

Higher pay rate is achieved by: £12.71 an hour PAYE

Weekly hours: 50

Van Driver - Washington - Temp to Perm - £12.71 per Hour

The Best Connection are working on behalf of our client based in Washington to recruit a reliable and customer-focused Van Driver for a temporary to permanent opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver looking to join a well-established company offering long-term work, consistent hours, and the chance to secure a permanent contract.

Within this role you will be responsible for delivering directly to customers' homes across the North East and surrounding areas. This is a customer-facing role requiring excellent communication skills and a professional approach at all times.

The Role:

  • Multi-drop deliveries (typically 15-30+ deliveries per day)
  • Over-the-threshold deliveries directly into customers' homes
  • Providing exceptional customer service during every delivery
  • Accurate completion of delivery information using a PDA device
  • Following all safe working procedures and operating instructions
  • Covering routes throughout the North East, Borders, Carlisle, Harrogate, York and Scarborough
  • Logistics distribution and supply chain industry

Hours of Work:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Start times between 06:30
  • Finish times up to approximately 18:00
  • Average working week of 50+ hours

Pay:

  • £12.71 per hour
  • Average weekly gross pay of approximately £635.50
  • Weekly pay through The Best Connection

Requirements:

  • Full UK Category B Driving Licence
  • Maximum of 3 penalty points for insurance purposes
  • Previous multi-drop Van Driver experience preferred
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage delivery schedules
  • Positive and professional attitude

Benefits of Working for The Best Connection:

  • Ongoing assignment with permanent opportunities
  • Weekly pay
  • Online payslips
  • Holiday accrual
  • Pension provision
  • Personal accident insurance
  • 24/7 contact with dedicated consultants

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

Sunderland
Washington, Tyne and Wear

sunderland@thebestconnection.co.uk
0191 567 1100
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