Delivery Driver

Pertemps Leicester

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The job role is for a Van Driver in Leicester, offering a salary of £12.22 per hour.
Working hours are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, including 30 minutes unpaid lunch and two 10-minute paid breaks.
Candidates should have a valid UK driving license and ideally some experience in a driving or delivery role, although this is not essential.
The position includes benefits such as 27 days of holiday, a company pension, and opportunities for career growth.
The role requires excellent customer service skills and knowledge of the Leicester area, with flexibility for occasional later deliveries.

Job Role: Van Driver Salary Range: £12.22 per hourWorking hours are 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch and 2x 10-minute paid breaks.Location: Leicester27 days holiday (including bank/public holidays, 20 days + 7 days bank holidays in 2025)Included in company pension, including in company bonus scheme, free onsite parking and opportunities for career growth and development.We're Hiring: Van DriverDo you have a passion for driving and excellent knowledge of the roads? Would you like to work for a company who due to Company success is expanding? We are looking for a reliable and responsible Van Driver to join our team and ensure timely deliveries with Outstanding Customer service.Job Role:Your key responsibilities as a Van Driver, which are not exhaustive and not limited to include:

Safely transport goods to customers across designated routes around Leicester and occasionally outside of the East Midlands
Load and unload deliveries, to and from the warehouse, ensuring accuracy and care with all items
Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any maintenance issues
Maintain delivery records and obtain customer signatures when required
Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally
Adhere to all road safety regulations and company policies
Assist in the warehouse when required, including stock handling and organising deliveries.
The van will be provided to get to work and back and only available for business use away from the office.

Preferred Skills

Confidence to use initiative to make quick, rational decisions.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Positive and approachable manner.
Work well under pressure.
Investigative nature with good problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Valid UK driving license (with minimal or no points).
Previous experience in a driving or delivery role preferred, but not essential.
Driver needs to be flexible in terms of later deliveries, but this is not very often.
Good knowledge of Leicester and surrounding areas.

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