Van Driver

  • Arco Recruitment Ltd
  • Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire
  • 05/01/2026
Full time Construction Management

Job Description

The role involves delivering building materials to trade and residential customers across the local area, completing multiple drop-offs per day and carrying out regular heavy lifting. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys physical work and providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Safely drive a company van to deliver plumbing and building materials to customers.
  • Carry out multiple daily deliveries.
  • Load and unload materials, including heavy and bulky items, manually and with equipment where provided.
  • Ensure deliveries are completed accurately and on time
  • Check orders against delivery notes and obtain customer signatures
  • Provide a professional and friendly service to customers at all times
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects or maintenance issues
  • Ensure the van is kept clean, secure and roadworthy
  • Comply with all road traffic laws, health & safety regulations and company procedures
Requirements:
  • Full, valid UK driving licence (essential)
  • Previous van driving or delivery experience preferred (builders merchant or construction-related experience an advantage)
  • Physically fit and capable of regular heavy lifting
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight delivery schedules
  • Good knowledge of local road networks
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
  • Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary: £31,000
Hours: Monday to Friday 7am 5pm and alternative Saturdays 7-12