Van Driver – Temp-to-Perm

Location: Bicester
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday, with a rolling day off each week. Every Sunday off
Start Time: Approximately 4:00am–5:00am
 

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Van Driver to join a food distribution operation based in Bicester, with the opportunity to move from temporary to permanent employment.

The company supplies chilled, frozen and ambient foods to pubs, restaurants and hotels, with current delivery routes covering Bristol, Wales, Bath and Oxford.

 

The Role

As a Van Driver, you will be responsible for delivering food products safely and efficiently to customers across the company's delivery network.

Drivers can expect to complete approximately 5–8 deliveries per shift, depending on the route and daily requirements.

Your duties will include:

• Loading your vehicle at the start of each shift.
  
  
• Completing scheduled deliveries to pubs, restaurants and hotels.
  
  
• Handballing goods at delivery points.
  
  
• Providing excellent customer service at each delivery.
  
  
• Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on time.
  
  
• Completing the necessary delivery paperwork and checks.
  
  
• Taking responsibility for the care and cleanliness of your vehicle.
  
  

The majority of the produce is transported on trays, and drivers will be provided with a sack truck to assist with deliveries.

 

Working Hours

The role operates Monday to Saturday, with a rolling day off each week.

Start times are generally between 4:00am and 5:00am, with most drivers finishing between 11:00am and 2:00pm, depending on the route and number of deliveries. Sundays are always free, giving you a guaranteed day off every week.

 

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• A full UK driving licence, with no more than 6 points for minor offences.
  
  
• Previous van driving or multi-drop delivery experience.
  
  
• Good geographical knowledge and the ability to follow delivery routes.
  
  
• A good level of physical fitness, as the role involves loading and handballing goods.
  
  
• A reliable and professional approach to work.
  
  
• Good customer service and communication skills.
  
  
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
  
  
• Flexibility around early morning starts and the Monday–Saturday working pattern.
  
  
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Why Apply?

• £13.50 per hour
  
  
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
  
  
• Every Sunday off
  
  
• Monday–Saturday working pattern with a rolling day off
  
  
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
  
  
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If you are an experienced Van Driver looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity in Bicester, with early starts, daytime finishes and every Sunday off, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Pertemps!