3.5T Van Driver
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | South East London, London, SE27 9AA |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-17304_1768580479 |
Summary
3.5T Van Driver Wanted
We are currently recruiting a reliable and professional 3.5T Van Driver to join our logistics team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring customers receive outstanding service and high-quality products every time. Please note that is not only a driving role. It is 50% warehouse and 50% driving.
Job Overview
Location: West Norwood
Working Pattern: Thursday to Sunday
Start Times: 2AM - 3AM to 9AM. This is a 6-7 hours normal working day.
Paying: £14ph
Key Requirements of a 3.5T Van Driver
- Carry out daily vehicle safety and compliance checks
- Load, secure and transport products safely and efficiently
- Ensure all finished products meet quality standards before dispatch
- Sort and prepare deliveries accurately at CPU for customer dispatch
- Check delivery notes and ensure 100% accuracy
- Plan efficient delivery routes using navigation tools while considering traffic and road conditions
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage and fuel usage
- Ensure vehicle and stock are fully secured when unattended
Key responsibilities of a 3.5T Van Driver
- Keep vehicle clean and tidy at all times
- Ensure vans are washed at least bi-weekly
- Load confectionery and bakery items carefully to prevent damage
- Ensure correct storage temperatures for frozen, chilled and ambient products
- Secure loads before leaving the bakery
Health & Safety
- Work safely, hygienically and in compliance with food safety legislation
- Follow all hygiene procedures including cleaning equipment, crates and work areas
- Maintain high personal hygiene and wear company uniform correctly
- Rotate stock correctly and ensure accurate product dating
- Report accidents, incidents, faults or damage immediately
- Maintain cleanliness of vehicle interior and exterior
- Clean driving license
- Good knowledge of delivery routes and navigation tools
- Strong communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and follow schedules
- Commitment to hygiene, safety and quality standards
Why Work with The Best Connection?
- 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)
- Weekly pay to keep your earnings consistent throughout the festive period
- Access to online payslips
- Pension contributions
- Ongoing temporary assignments offering stability and variety
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.