- Posted 22 January 2025
- Salary£14.36 - 14.36 per hour
- LocationThornbury
- Job type Temporary
- DisciplineIndustrial, Office Support
- ReferenceDR - VD - Thorn
- Contact 0115 9472005
Van Driver
Job description
**Immediate starts** Temp to Perm opportunity **
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting a Van Driver to work in a clean, modern and fast paced manufacturing environment based out of Thornbury in Bristol.
Want a job where the company invest in your training? Looking for a role that is temporary ongoing but could become permanent for the right candidate? If the answer is yes to all these questions then Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment could have the job you have been looking for...
We need the ideal candidate to have a keen eye for detail, be computer literate and be comfortable absorbing training to help run and maintain machinery. You will be required to work a rough shift of Working Hours - 8:00am- 4:00pm(30 mins unpaid break)
The great news is that via the guidance of the fantastic on-site trainers the role can be learnt meaning if you are a reliable and driven individual looking for a stable role with avenues to progress its the perfect opportunity.
About the Client
Following the company growth, the global retail network now has of over 7,200 stores, 39,000 employees, in 40+ countries. Offering high-quality, affordable medical products and services. The client has well-known local retail brands across Europe, North & Latin America and Asia. Meaning you could be working for a well-known household name with fantastic features and benefits. They have also been awarded Linkedin Top Employer.
Pay and Benefits:
- £14.36 per hour
- Rough Working Hours - 8:00am- 4:00pm (30 mins unpaid break)
- Will include stopping out (Hotels and Food Covered)
- Hours: Monday to Friday
- Company Pension up to 5% matching
- Life insurance - 3.5 times your salary
- Work within a small team (8-9 people)
- Share Save Scheme
- 33 days holiday allowance (inc bank holidays)
Responsibilities?
- Driving a 3.5t Van around the area delivery optical instruments to opticians
- Providing a high level of customer service to receiving customers
- Performing vehicle checks and reporting issues
- Ensuring the highest level of H&S when on the road and base
- Delivery Optical Products to Customers/Opticians
Must have Qualifications/Experience:
- Customer focused
- Full Clean Driving License
- Good communication skills – confident
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team
- Previous Experience of having worked in a Customer services environment.
- Ability to work in a fast paced Environment
- Attention to detail
DESIRABLE:
- Previous Multi Drop/Van Driver Experience
- Understanding of optical principles
- Optical glazing experience preferred
Next steps:
Apply with your CV or make a phone call & ask for Dan in the Nottingham office if you require any further information. When you’ve successfully completed this step you will receive a date to start with our client, usual turnaround time is a week.
If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: https://www.thornbakerindustrial.co.uk/job-search
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