Van Driver

Company Description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job Description

Are you a reliable and motivated Van Driver looking for your next opportunity? Join Ikea in Dartford and become a vital part of our dynamic delivery team!

We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic and a passion for delivering excellent service. As a Van Driver, you’ll be responsible for completing multi‑drop deliveries to our valued customers, helping keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. You will be delivering alongside a Driver’s Mate who will assist in the lifting and shifting of items.

You will be working on a full‑time, permanent basis, 48 hours per week, on a 5 on 3 off pattern, with start times between 05:00 and 06:00.

Pay, Benefits And More

• An annual salary of £35,744.72
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• Extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more!
• Permanent employment contract with an ever evolving and growing market leader
• Continuous training and development opportunities including DCPC and further licences on completion of probation.
• Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees

What You Will Do On a Typical Day

• Work as a 2‑person delivery team, delivering furniture products into a room of choice at customers’ homes and providing a first‑class customer service experience
• Ensure the vehicle and stock are properly secured
• Perform vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey and report all defects

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

• This is a physically demanding role which includes lifting and shifting of furniture
• Full UK driving licence with category B entitlement
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements within the previous 5 years
• Previous experience driving category B vehicles is desirable
• DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate

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