Owner Van Driver- Self Employed
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Position Overview & Specifications
Self Employed Owner Van Driver with their own Medium or Long Wheel Base Van.
Delivering Alcohol across South Of England and parts of Wales from a Depot based in Melksham, Wilts.
3-13 Drops per day, Additional pay for more than 10 Drops, no need to return to Depot once last drop completed. Depending on Route given days vary from 5-12 hours per day. Always an advantage if candidate has previous delivery experience but full training will be given.
Pay is based on distance from Depot, each day you will be allocated a Postal area, each area has its own pay bracket ranging from £167.00-£297.00 per day. Work is always sent by 5pm previous day via email, so you can plan the route accordingly but if you prefer work can be routed for the Driver (this is done first 2 weeks in the job)
Not multi-drop and very stress free easy job. If you enjoy Driving then this is the perfect Job, as some long distance involved.
After your own Fuel cost and Insurances etc you should earn between £625-700 per week depending on areas covered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus
Experience:
- driving: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Owner Van Driver- Self Employed roles across Daniel Watson Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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