The Recruitment Crowd is recruiting on behalf of a well-known distribution business based in Leighton Buzzard.
This role is a 6‑week temporary to permanent position for suitable candidates.
Location: Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UH.
Job Type: 6‑Week Temp to Perm for the right candidates.
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour PAYE.
Hours & Shift Patterns:
- Monday to Friday.
- 08:00 start on Mondays.
- 07:30 starts Tuesday to Friday.
- 45 hours per week.
- Finish times are approximately 17:30, depending on the completion of deliveries.
- No weekend working.
- No bank holiday working.
The Role:
- Completing an average of approximately 45 delivery stops per shift.
- Delivering to a mixture of commercial and residential locations (approx. 80% commercial, 20% residential).
- Completing both one‑man and two‑man deliveries.
- Delivering a wide variety of products, including coils, radiators, pipes and other goods.
- Heavy lifting and manual handling required.
- Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely, professionally and on time.
- Providing excellent customer service at all delivery locations.
- Completing all required vehicle checks and delivery paperwork.
- Full training will be provided.
Requirements:
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Previous van driving or multi‑drop delivery experience desirable.
- Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a two‑person delivery team.
- Reliable, professional and committed approach to work.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a busy delivery schedule effectively.
What’s on Offer:
- 6‑week temp to perm opportunity for the right candidates.
- 45 hours per week.
- Monday to Friday working.
- No weekends or bank holidays.
- Full training provided.
- Stable, long‑term opportunity with an established business.
- Genuine opportunity for career progression.
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position following successful completion of the temporary period.
- Opportunity to be upskilled and supported through a 7.5 tonne licence once established within the business and having demonstrated commitment and reliability.
- Increased salary upon progressing into a 7.5 tonne driving role.
Van Driver in Leighton Buzzard employer: TRCGroup
Join our dynamic team as a Warehouse Operative, where we prioritise a supportive work culture and offer flexible part-time hours to fit your lifestyle. With comprehensive training provided, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment while enjoying competitive pay and a commitment to employee well-being.
