Van Driver (Collections & Deliveries)

Clifton Moor, York

£13.25 per hour | Monday to Friday | Temporary Contract (September to November) | Immediate Start Available

The Best Connection is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Van Driver (Collections & Deliveries) based in Clifton Moor, York.

This is a rewarding role supporting members of the community by delivering and collecting mobility equipment. The position is initially for a 3-month contract from September to the end of November, although successful candidates can start sooner.

The Role

As a Van Driver, you will be responsible for delivering, demonstrating, collecting and transporting wheelchairs and related mobility equipment to and from service users across the local area.

Full training will be provided, including equipment handling procedures and customer handover processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering wheelchairs and mobility equipment to service users.
• Demonstrating the safe and correct use of equipment during delivery visits.
• Collecting wheelchairs and equipment when required.
• Ensuring returned equipment is correctly decontaminated and prepared for transport.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Providing a professional, compassionate and respectful service to customers and colleagues.
• Completing any additional duties required following training.

Please note that this role involves manual handling and regular lifting of equipment weighing over 15kg. There may also be occasions where working in confined or awkward positions is required.

A full uniform will be provided.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am to 4:30pm
• 30-minute unpaid break each day

No weekend work required.

Pay

£13.25 per hour

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A full UK Category B driving licence
• A minimum of 2 years' van driving experience in the UK
• No more than 6 points for minor motoring offences
• No DD, DR, CD or TT99 endorsements
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Good geographical knowledge and confident route planning skills
• A caring, professional and respectful approach when dealing with service users

DBS Requirement

An Enhanced DBS Check including Child and Adult Barred Lists is required for this position. The cost of the DBS check will be covered.

Why Apply?

• Meaningful work supporting vulnerable members of the community
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Full training provided
• Immediate start available
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an essential service

Successful online registration with The Best Connection is required prior to starting work.

Apply today to be considered for an immediate interview.