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Van Driver
Job Details
- Published
- Location
- Washington, Tyne and Wear
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £12.73 - £19.10 per hour
Job Ref: JN -042026-128836_1775141043
Van Driver - Medical Supplies (Temp to Perm)
Location: Washington
Working Days: Tuesday-Saturday
Pay: £12.73 per hour | OT after 48 hours: £19.10 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm
We are recruiting a dedicated Van Driver to deliver essential medical supplies directly to patients in their homes. This is an important customer-facing role where reliability, professionalism and care are key.
What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like
- Start times vary between 5am and 10am depending on your allocated route. You will receive your confirmed start time the day before.
- You will complete 25-35 deliveries per day.
- Using the provided scanner and tablet, you must ensure all orders are signed in correctly by the patient.
- Deliveries must not be handed to a third party under any circumstances.
- On rare occasions, you may be required to cover a night trunk when the night driver is on annual leave. This is infrequent, and all accommodation and food expenses will be covered.
About You
- 12 months' multidrop experience is essential.
- Confident driving skills and the ability to spend long periods on the road.
- Strong customer service skills with a friendly, approachable manner.
- As you will be handling medical supplies, a basic DBS check is required.
- Must be 21 years or older for vehicle insurance purposes.
- Maximum of 6 penalty points, with no drink or drug driving offences.
- PDA experience is beneficial.
- Flexible and willing to support occasional night trunk cover when required.
Hours & Pay
- 9-hour shifts, Tuesday to Saturday.
- £12.73 per hour basic rate.
- £19.10 per hour overtime after 48 hours per week.
- Temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate.
If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity please apply today!
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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What candidates say
The flexibility keeps me motivated and excited about what’s coming next, something I never got from my 9-5.