Collection & Delivery Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
TRAK Employment Solutions are looking for multiple van drivers for a client based in Edinburgh.
The Role:
Van Driving experience is essential and valid passport!
Van Driver Responsibilities include:
- Driving a long wheel-based van/Sprinter van delivering between 35 - 40 drops per day in your first week, increasing week on week thereafter to local residential and commercial addresses.
- Adhering to stand work processes at all times.
- Following standards ops and workplace manuals
- The depot covers all of Edinburgh postcode area so knowledge and good driving ability is an advantage.
- Following 100% to sequence the route on the PDA.
Van Driver Requirements:
- A full and valid Cat B Driving licence (manual licence)
- Must have held driving licence for minimum of 12 months and be in current address.
- We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, flexible and happy to work hard on their own initiative.
- Experience of driving a 3.5t van is preferred.
- We're looking for someone with good people skills that are helpful and friendly
- Previous multi-drop experience is preferred but not essential.
- A maximum of 6 points on your licence (No DR, DD, TT, IN10)
- You must be physically fit to be able to manually load parcels into a van (up to 30kg)
- You must be able to provide various proof identity checks
Working hours are - Mon-Fri starting around 8/9am doing 8-10 hour days. Paying £13.37 an hour weekly every Friday. This is an temporary, ongoing position for atleast the next few weeks.
If you are interested in this position, please apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £13.37 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Van driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Passport (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: VAN
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 Collection & Delivery Driver roles across TRAK Employment'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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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