Van Driver Nights

Red Recruitment Group are supporting our client in their desire to source a number of experienced multi drop 3.5 tonne van drivers for temporary to permanent full time positions in Tyseley, Birmingham.
The role will involve the loading and offloading of goods to and from your delivery vehicle. Completion of delivery proof paperwork and occasional cash handling when on client deliveries.
The vehicle you will be driving is a Mercedes Sprinter long wheel based van and all the client fleet are modern, less than 3 years old and maintained meticulously.
Candidates MUST have at least 2 years experience in night time van driving to be successful.
Drivers must be over the age of 25 and a clean drivers licence. No previous DR or IN or DD/CD convictions will be accepted for insurance reasons.
The hours of work will be 17:00 - 03:00 basic hours plus overtime Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday dependent on run requirements.
£12.21 per hour - Temporary to permanent after 2 weeks with immediate start available. Flat rate via Red Recruitment Group all hours.
Overtime after 45 hours per week paid at £15.26 per hour when permanent.
OTE with overtime £33500 per year
1 hours break deducted daily
Weekly paid for 2 weeks temp to perm, then monthly paid there after when employed directly with the client.
Immediate interviews are available with the positions to start as soon as the successful drivers are secured

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