Part Time Van Driver (Aviation Logistics)

Description:

Part Time Van Driver (Aviation Logistics)

Location: Witham, Essex

Hours: Part time, 24 hours a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum full-time equivalent (approx. £16,800 – £18,000 per year actual, based on 24 hours a week), plus monthly bonus based on company performance

About the Role

Avia Technique is looking for a Van Driver to join its Witham Logistics team on a part-time, three-day week. In this hands-on role in a growing facility, you’ll complete collections and deliveries from key aviation customer sites across the South and South East.

About Avia Technique

Avia Technique is a UK aviation maintenance and repair centre specialising in critical safety and survival equipment. We have an excellent track record in training and development, and we’ve been awarded Investors in People Gold.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Van Driver, you’ll schedule your delivery and collection routes and drive in a safe, professional manner in line with UK road laws. You’ll load and unload the vehicle using the right handling and restraint aids, make frequent checks on each unit, and complete the paperwork for every delivery and collection.

You’ll also look after your vehicle, with routine checks of tyres, windscreens, oil, water and windscreen wash, and regular cleaning as needed. When you’re on site, you’ll support the logistics team by packing items, picking parts, unpacking and booking in equipment.

What You’ll Bring

At least 2 years’ proven experience in a professional driving role

A manual driving licence valid in the UK

Experience driving a 3.5 tonne van

Knowledge of the major road network in the South and South East

Good attention to detail (essential)

Good spoken and written communication skills (essential)

Comfort with regular manual handling, including lifting and moving equipment of varying size and weight

Desirable: experience of working with dangerous goods (ADR licence not required)

What’s On Offer

Annual performance increases

Private healthcare for you and your family

33 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech and Home Spend Scheme

Long Service Awards

How to Apply

You must have the permanent right to work in the UK without needing current or future sponsorship. We can’t consider applications from candidates on Graduate Visas or other visa routes that will need sponsorship later.

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant professional driving experience.

You may have experience of the following: Van Driver, 3.5 Tonne Van Driver, Delivery Driver, Collection and Delivery Driver, Courier Driver, Logistics Driver, Driver Warehouse Operative, Part Time Driver, Warehouse Driver, Transport Driver