Van Driver jobs in Kirkham

Forge Logistics is a veteran-owned Logistics Company - the first and largest of its kind in Europe - and we want you to be part of our expanding team!

We have exciting opportunities for hard-working self-employed delivery drivers and can offer an immediate start for full time or part time hours. We also have weekend-only positions available.

What Are The Benefits?

• Earn up to £864.00 per week / Basic Pay is £129-£150 per shift (+ VAT, if registered)
• Weekly Pay (paid 2 weeks in arrears)
• Weekly Bonuses** (up to £20 a day bonus)
• Free Insurance, Fuel (Card Provided) and Uniform
• On site parking at no cost
• 12 days fully paid training and free continuous training provided
• Use of a customised Ford Transit or Mercedes Sprinter van for parcel delivery only (van stays at depot overnight). A small cost of £5 per day to use the van.
• Ability to be flexible and set your working days according to your schedule

What Kind Of Driver Are We Looking For?

• Held a valid driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on your driving license (No DR, DG, IN, MS or TT related endorsements)
• Pass a drug and alcohol test and a criminal record check
• Self-employed status
• 21 years of age for insurance purposes
• Have your own device (phone), battery pack, and phone holder
• Generally fit and healthy - the role is of a physical nature
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Can speak basic English
• Eye for detail

What Does The Job Involve?

• Safe & responsible driving
• Loading parcels on to the van
• Following a pre-planned route, organised on a delivery app
• Parcel delivery around the North West
• Maximum parcel weight of 25kg
• Some weekend work required (or you can choose to cover weekends if that suits your lifestyle)

How Do I Apply?

• hit the apply button,
• you'll be contacted with dates for a recruitment session, simply confirm which you can attend

At Forge Logistics we value diversity and promote an equal opportunity working environment. Applicants will be considered for independent-contractor work without discrimination to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £864.00 per week

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Experience:

• multi-drop delivery driver: 1 year (preferred)
• driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK/EU manual driving licence held for at least 12 months (required)

Work Location: On the road