The Best Connection
Van Driver
Van Driver at The Best Connection, based in Pontefract, Yorkshire, paying £13.35 - £20.03 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- £13.35 - £20.03 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Pontefract, Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Van & Courier
Bang in line with the market for van & courier
Reference jobs/van-driver__jn-092025-12922
About the role
Van Driver
Job ref. JN -[phone removed]
Temporary
£13.35 - £20.03 per hour
Pontefract
Apply nowContract: Full or Part time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: Overtime paid over 42 hours weekly on days Bank Holiday rate £26.70 phr
Weekly hours: 30
Van Drivers Wanted - WF9 - Days Available!
Looking for a reliable driving role with great pay, flexibility, and long-term opportunity? The Best Connection is recruiting professional Van Drivers to join a busy and well-established operation based in WF9.
With a mix of local store deliveries and nationwide routes, this is a fantastic opportunity for drivers who enjoy variety and being on the road.
The Role
You'll be delivering to stores and Regional Service Centres (RSCs), representing a trusted brand while ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
Days
- 5-10 drops per day to stores within a 150-mile radius
- Collections from suppliers on return to depot
- Manual handling + use of scanners to confirm deliveries
- Start times between 06:00 - 08:00
Nights
- Single-trip nationwide deliveries to RSCs
- Loading/unloading full sacks (manual handling required)
- Using scanners to confirm deliveries
- Start times between 00:00 - 02:00
Pay & Benefits
- Days (06:00-22:00): £13.35 per hour
- Nights (22:00-06:00): £16.02 per hour
- Overtime (days) paid at up to £24.04 per hour
- Holiday pay accrual
Training & Development
We set you up for success from day one:
- Driving assessment + theory (Highway Code & drivers' hours)
- 2-day paid induction
- 3 days buddying with experienced drivers
- Full 5-day paid training programme
Important Dates
- Assessments: Friday 30th October
- Induction: 10th - 13th November
- Candidates must be available for all dates
What We're Looking For
- Valid Category B (Van) licence
- Comfortable with manual handling
- Reliable, professional, and safety-focused
- Strong attention to detail and customer service
Why Join The Best Connection?
- Ongoing work available throughout 2026 and beyond
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Excellent pay rates + overtime opportunities
- 28 days paid holiday
- Pension scheme & personal accident insurance
- Easy online registration & payslips
- PAYE - no hidden fees
About Us
The Best Connection has been connecting people to work since 1991. With 80+ branches UK-wide, we're a trusted leader in supplying drivers, warehouse staff, and industrial workers across the country.
Ready to get behind the wheel? Apply today and secure your place!
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
WakefieldPontefract, West Yorkshire
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Reference: jobs/van-driver__jn-092025-12922 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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