TRCGroup

Van Driver

Lichfield, StaffordshireFull-time
£13.40+ hourly
About the Job
The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established furniture business. We are looking for multiple Van Drivers to join the team on a temp to perm basis.

Location: Lichfield, WS13

Job Type: 13 Week Temp to Perm

 Pay Rates:
  • £13.40 per hour
  • Increased to £13.82 per hour upon successful completion of probation.

 Hours & Shift Patterns:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Average 50 hours per week
  • 14:00 start – approximately 22:00 finish
  • Full-time ongoing work available

The Role:
  • Multi-drop delivery work across commercial and residential locations.
  • Delivering furniture and household items including sofas, cabinets and other home furnishings.
  • Up to 13 drops per day.
  • Mixture of doorstep deliveries and room of choice deliveries.
  • Some deliveries will involve furniture assembly within customers’ homes.
  • Double manned vehicle crews.
  • Drivers typically complete around 4 hours driving before swapping driving duties.
  • Operating manual transmission vehicles.
  • Providing excellent customer service at delivery points.
  • Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and efficiently.

Requirements:
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Minimum 2 years driving experience required.
  • Maximum 6 points for minor offences only.
  • Comfortable with manual handling and heavy items.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Reliable, professional and flexible approach to work.

Recruitment Process:
  • Initial interview.
  • Driving assessment.
  • Training programme.
  • On-the-job training alongside experienced team members.
  • Ongoing support from experienced delivery crews and management.

Benefits (Once Permanent):
  • 25% employee discount for yourself, friends and family.
  • Increased to 50% discount after 6 months service.
  • Private healthcare scheme.
  • Birthday day off.
  • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
  • Progression opportunities through higher driver tiers, including Technician roles.
  • Driver rewards and incentives including vouchers, treats and refreshments before runs.
  • Supportive and people-focused working environment.

What’s on Offer:
Ongoing, long-term work - Monday to Friday schedule - Consistent hours averaging 50 per week - Genuine temp to perm opportunity - Structured training programme - Career progression opportunities - Excellent employee benefits package - Supportive transport and management team

To apply, please submit your CV or contact our team for more information.