Details:
- Salary: £13.23 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Kempston Bedford
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
VAN DELIVERY DRIVERS REQUIRED
ARGOS HOME DELIVERY
MULTI DROP
£13.23 PER HOUR
5 DAYS OVER 7 (INCLUDING WEEKENDS)
Join a fast-paced delivery operation where your safe driving, reliability and customer focus directly impact the success of a Argos network. This temporary van driver role in Bedford offers regular, ongoing work, shift patterns and the chance to be a key part of a same day home delivery service. If you enjoy being on the road, managing your time and providing a high-quality service, this role will suit you.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for completing multi-drop home deliveries from a local fulfilment centre in Kempston to customers’ homes and local stores within a defined area. Working to pre-planned routes and time allocations, you will ensure each delivery is completed safely, efficiently and with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Your contribution will support the client’s fast-track network, helping maintain their reputation for reliable, same-day delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Load your own long wheel-based sprinter van with support from the warehouse team, ensuring items are correctly placed and secured.
* Complete up to 25 multi-drop deliveries per shift within a set area, following allocated time windows.
* Use maps and GPS technology to navigate routes efficiently and adjust to any changes or delays.
* Carry out safe driving at all times, maintaining hazard awareness and adhering to all transport regulations and site rules.
* Handle parcels using correct manual handling and lifting techniques to prevent damage and injury.
* Provide professional, courteous customer service at the door, ensuring a positive delivery experience.
* Deliver to both residential addresses and local stores as part of the fast-track service.
* Maintain punctuality across all drops, managing your time to meet scheduled start times and delivery slots.
Key Requirements:
* Proven multi-drop van driving experience in a home delivery or similar environment.
* Strong safe driving skills with excellent hazard awareness and familiarity with UK road conditions.
* Effective time management skills with a track record of punctuality and reliability.
* Ability to follow transport regulations and company procedures consistently.
* Confident using maps and GPS devices to plan and follow delivery routes.
* Good customer service and communication skills, able to represent the client professionally.
* Physically able to undertake manual handling, lifting and carrying of parcels throughout the shift.
* Willingness to work on a rota basis, 5 days out of 7, including regular weekends.
Qualifications:
* Full UK/EU manual driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months.
* No more than 6 penalty points on your licence.
* Minimum age of 18.
* Smart, professional appearance with demonstrable experience of delivering great customer service.
If you have the multi-drop experience, safe driving skills and customer focus required, apply now to secure your place on the next induction and start your assignment