Van Driver

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Reading
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Driving Licence B+E Towing experience Digital tacho card EU drivers' hours knowledge Pre-use safety checks Multi-drop driving experience Route planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Van Driver

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Reading

30241.20 per year

Key Requirements

Are you an experience professional Van Driver with towing experience and an enthusiastic and flexible work ethic. We’re looking for a Van Driver to join our Transport Team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Where you will be required to tow trailers of various sizes.

Key Responsibilities

✨ What You’ll Be Doing: You will be responsible for the delivery and collection of company assets throughout the UK. Your role will include various duties, including being fully responsible for safe operation and road worthiness of the vehicle you are allocated to drive and the safety and security of the load you are transporting.

  • Safety performance and culture: Complete walk round and safety checks daily. Identify and report any vehicle defect immediately. Adhere to and follow safe systems of work and RAMS. Load and secure equipment accordingly. Fully comply with EU directive on drivers’ hours and tachographs. Fully comply with the highway code.
  • Quality: Ensure assets are delivered to a high standard. Ensure vehicle is kept in a good clean condition.
  • Delivery: Complete workloads through BCA. Ensure delivery/collections are completed on time and in full. Plan routes effectively.
  • Cost: Ensure any damage is captured using BCA. Apply safe and fuel-efficient driving techniques. Reduce engine idling.
  • People: Maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Actively promote [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] product and services to customers. Keep your knowledge and skills up to date and keep abreast of new legislation.

What We’re Looking For

  • Driving Licence - B+E entitlement
  • Towing experience and knowledge
  • Digital tacho card
  • Understanding of EU drivers’ hours and working time laws
  • Ability to carry out pre-use safety checks
  • Driving experience within a multi drop role
  • Has a flexible approach, including working away at times occasional evening and weekend work.

Why This Role Could Be for You

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a professional, enthusiastic and flexible Van Driver to join the team at our West Thurrock depot in this fast-paced role. You will be responsible for efficient and effective route planning, ensuring your workload is completed in line within current WTD legislation and to also ensure customer expectations and requirements are met.

Person Specification

  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team Player: Collaborative mindset with a focus on achieving planned goals.
  • Initiative: Diligent and professional to ensure great customer service

Application

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