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Van Driver

Job details
Posting date: 12 February 2026
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 March 2026
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 4WU
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JN -022026-18341_1770910183

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Summary

Van Driver - Ongoing Full-Time Immediate work

The Best Connection is proud to be recruiting for a Van Driver on behalf of a global leader in products and services that support patient care, with a particular focus on infection prevention.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced driver looking for meaningful, full-time ongoing work.

The Role

You will work any 5 days out of 7 each week, delivering and collecting surgical instruments to and from hospitals on a 24/7 operation.

Shift pattern:

  • Mornings: 05:30 - 13:30

  • Afternoons: 13:30 - 21:30
    You must be flexible to cover both shifts, including weekends.

As a Van Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of surgical instruments and related items between site facilities and customer hospitals. You will act as a key point of contact for customers and ensure all transport and safety regulations are met.

Role Overview

Transportation & Delivery

  • Drive a company van to transport surgical instruments to and from customer locations

  • Meet specific delivery schedules and time-sensitive routes

Loading & Unloading

  • Safely load and unload items from the vehicle

  • Move items to designated areas (this may involve lifting and pushing instrument carts)

Documentation & Inventory

  • Maintain accurate mileage logs, delivery records and inventory counts

Vehicle Maintenance & Safety

  • Conduct daily vehicle checks

  • Ensure the vehicle remains clean, roadworthy and compliant with the Transport Act 1968 and company policies

  • Assist with organising planned preventative maintenance (servicing)

Accident Reporting

  • Report any traffic accidents involving a company vehicle immediately to the insurer and line manager

Customer Service

  • Provide professional and friendly service at each hospital

  • Act as a key representative of the company

Requirements

  • Good general standard of education with demonstrable verbal and numerical ability

  • Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 penalty points)

  • Minimum 2 years' driving experience on UK roads

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Reliable and professional approach

Interested? Call us on 0114 275 8181 or apply today via our website.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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