Van Driver

£13.84ph + Paid Holidays | Tuesday to Friday while Temporary | Guaranteed 32 Hours | 4 Day or 5 Day Permanent Opportunity

Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting Van Drivers for an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity with a growing drinks distribution business based in Edinburgh.

During the initial temporary period, you'll work Tuesday to Friday with a guaranteed 32 hours' pay each week , giving you a three-day weekend. Following successful completion of the temporary period of around 15 weeks, the intention is for drivers to transfer permanently to the customer. Permanent four-day positions are available, increasing to 36 hours per week and paying £25,908 per annum. There may also be opportunities for suitable candidates to move onto a five-day / approximately 45-hour position paying £32,385 per annum, subject to vacancy availability.

The role involves delivering beer, wines and spirits to hospitality and retail customers across Greater Manchester. The customer's distribution network operates across the UK, with depots currently covering the North West, Scotland and South West.

Pay & Working Hours - Whilst Temporary

£13.84 per hour + accrued holiday pay worth an additional £1.67 per hour

• Tuesday to Friday
• Typical hours 07:30 to 15:30
• Guaranteed minimum 8 hours' pay per day (job and knock)
• Occasionally you may finish early while still receiving your guaranteed hours
• Guaranteed 32 hours' pay per week
• Finish times can vary depending on the route, vehicle fill and traffic
• Weekly pay through Pure Staff

Following a Successful Temp-to-Perm Transfer…

Four-Day Permanent Position

• £25,908 annual salary
• Four-day working week
• Approximately 36 hours per week / 9 hours per day
• Permanent employment directly with the customer

Or, potential Five-Day Option

• £32,385 annual salary
• Five-day working week
• Approximately 45 hours per week / 9 hours per day
• Available for suitable candidates where vacancies allow

What Will You Be Doing?

This is a hands-on dray delivery role, rather than simply driving from A to B. Drivers will normally complete one planned trip per day with approximately 8 to 12 drops, delivering beer, wines and spirits to customers across the South West. On particularly busy days, there may be a second, shorter and more local run. Your duties will include:

• Driving a 3.5T delivery van
• Loading and safely unloading customer orders
• Delivering beer, wines and spirits
• Handling kegs, casks and packaged stock
• Delivering products into customer cellars or the nearest safe delivery point where required
• Collecting and returning empty kegs and casks
• Accurately checking goods for delivery
• Completing pre and post-trip vehicle checks
• Providing a professional and courteous service to customers
• Supporting the wider depot operation when required

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Please be aware that this is a physically demanding role , so applicants need to be comfortable with the manual handling involved.

Training & Support

Previous dray experience is useful, but isn't essential. Your first day will include classroom-based training covering the handling and delivery requirements of the role. You'll then work alongside an experienced driver as part of a buddy system, allowing you to become familiar with the deliveries, customers and routes before driving independently.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this Van Driver position, you should have:

• A valid UK driving licence
• No more than 3 points on your licence
• A reliable and professional approach to work
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• The physical capability to safely handle kegs, casks and packaged drinks

Previous experience in dray work is not essential.

Why Work with Pure Staff?

When working with Pure Staff you can expect:

• PAYE employment directly through Pure Staff (No umbrella companies)
• No payroll fees, admin fees, or hidden deductions
• Simple PAYE payslips with only normal deductions for tax
• Weekly reliable pay (Thursday evenings / Friday Mornings)
• Holiday pay accrued and paid when you take approved holiday
• Guaranteed minimum 8 hours per shift (occasional early finishes)

A Genuine Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

This isn't simply an ongoing temporary driving position. The intention is for successful drivers to progress into permanent employment following the temporary period.

Importantly, a permanent four-day working week is available , increasing from 32 to approximately 36 hours per week and paying £25,908 per annum . Depending on vacancies and individual preference, there may also be the opportunity to move onto a five-day / approximately 45-hour week paying £32,385 per annum .

Team trips, company pension scheme and professional development opportunities as the business expands are also part of the permanent package, alongside exclusive discounts and rewards with high-street retailers.

Apply today with Pure Staff for immediate consideration. Our quick and straightforward onboarding process is completed through our dedicated app (downloadable in Play Store or App Store), allowing drivers to register remotely. xwwtmva We will complete your Right to Work checks securely online using Home Office-certified digital identity verification technology.

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