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Van Driver

Blue Arrow - Edinburgh
Posted a month ago, valid for 3 hours
Location

Gorebridge, Midlothian EH23 4LT, Scotland

Salary

£16.58 - £18.08 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is based in multiple locations across Edinburgh, requiring 20 to 40 hours of work per week from Monday to Saturday.
  • Responsibilities include sorting mail at the local delivery office and using a van to complete delivery rounds with the aid of a hand-held computer device.
  • Candidates should possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points and should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  • The role is ideal for individuals who enjoy outdoor work, have a strong sense of community, and appreciate flexible working patterns.
  • Salary details are not provided, but applicants are expected to have previous experience in similar roles or a willingness to learn.

Location: Multiple sites across Edinburgh

5 days from 6 Monday to Saturday, 20 -40 hours per week

About the role

You'll start your day in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route, before taking out your van to complete your round. You'll be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries. The hand-held computer will also act as your routing system putting your round in the most economical route, telling you which house to go to next.

You will be self-motivated, you'll also be as happy working alone as well as working as part of a team and getting to know the different people on your round. You'll have a strong sense of community and the idea of doing a job that involves flexible working patterns will appeal to you.
We deliver parcels come rain or shine, so we're looking for people who like being outdoors whatever the weather, you'll also be someone who likes the idea of doing a job that will help you keep fit.

Driving licence requirements:

A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address), with no more than six penalty points is essential, but a clean licence is preferred. Please note you will be required to show this at assessment

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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