Van Driver (Morning Shift)
About this role
Job Advertisement: Van Driver (Morning Shift)
Position: Van Driver - Morning Shift
Location: Stonehouse (Distribution depot operating a fleet of 21 vehicles on 31 routes, serving regional convenience retailers and forecourts)
Pay Rate: £13.60 to £17.00 per hour (Plus an additional £1.15 per hour for hours worked between 22:00 and 06:00; overtime payable after 42 hours at time and a quarter)
Job Type: Permanent - Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday with a rolling rest day (04:00 start time; no Sunday work; routes run 8 to 12 hours long, averaging 20 to 30 drops per day)
About the Role
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Greencore (following their combination with Bakkavor) to find dedicated logistics and delivery talent. Greencore is one of the UK’s leading convenience food creators, employing over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots.
Operating out of their Stonehouse distribution depot, we are currently seeking a customer-focused and reliable Van Driver for the morning shift to help keep Britain fed by delivering fresh chilled food daily to stores across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Deliveries & Multi-Drop: Complete 20 to 30 multi-drop deliveries per shift in a professional manner along planned 8 to 12-hour routes.
Loading & Checks: Load customer orders from the warehouse into your van, ensure all stock matches delivery notes accurately, and handle customer trays properly.
Safety & Upkeep: Follow all health and safety guidelines and driving laws, wear issued PPE at all times, and maintain cleanliness in the van and loading areas.
What We Are Looking For
Licence & Experience: Full UK driving licence held for at least 6 months with a maximum of 6 points. Previous van driving experience is preferred.
Core Skills: Fantastic people and customer service skills, a positive attitude, and absolute reliability.
What You Will Get in Return
Competitive Pay: Weekly pay ranging from £13.60 to £17.00 per hour, plus early morning shift allowances and overtime premiums.
Financial Benefits: Company share-save scheme and promotional/career progression opportunities.
Perks & Wellbeing: Free on-site car park, on-site subsidised food area, and an exclusive employee discount platform.
Career Growth: Comprehensive on-the-job training (partnered with an experienced team member initially) and accredited Greencore qualifications.