The Best Connection
Van Driver Days
Van Driver Days at The Best Connection, based in Gateshead, North East, paying £13.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £13.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- Gateshead, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Van & Courier
- DBS check
20% below the typical rate for van & courier
Reference jobs/van-driver-days__jn-112025-14843
About the role
Van Driver Days
Job ref. JN -112025-14843
Temporary
£13.00 - £19.50 per hour
Gateshead
Apply nowContract: Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: Over 40 hours Monday to Sunday
Weekly hours: 40
The Best Connection are currently recruiting multiple Cat B Van Drivers for ongoing multi-drop parcel delivery work based in Team Valley, Gateshead.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced delivery drivers seeking weekday work, competitive pay and the potential for permanent employment.
The Role
- Driving a Cat B van to deliver parcels across the local area
- Loading vehicles at the start of each shift
- Completing high-volume multi-drop deliveries (100+ stops per day)
- Using handheld scanners and route planning technology
- Delivering parcels accurately and efficiently
- Providing professional and friendly customer service
- Working at a fast pace to meet delivery schedules
- Potential for permanent employment for the right candidates
The Candidate
To be considered, you must:
- Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
- Have previous multi-drop delivery experience (essential)
- Be willing to undertake a DBS check (paid for by The Best Connection)
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be professional, presentable and customer-focused
- Have a positive and reliable approach to work
- Be comfortable completing high-volume deliveries
Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday
- Start times from 08:00
- Minimum 8 hours per shift
- Additional weekend shifts available
- Ongoing work available
Pay
- £13.00 per hour
- £19.50 per hour after 40 hours
Why Work with The Best Connection?
- Competitive pay rates
- Ongoing work with potential for permanent employment
- 24/7 support from experienced consultants
- Weekly pay and online payslips
- Holiday accrual
- Pension contributions
- Personal accident insurance
- Access to Perks at Work employee discounts
Apply now for these Van Driver jobs in Team Valley, Gateshead, and secure ongoing multi-drop delivery work with The Best Connection.
Suitable candidates will be invited to complete online registration.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Reference: jobs/van-driver-days__jn-112025-14843 · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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