Van Driver

Van Driver

Various shifts available: Day and night shifts, 4-on/4-off (guaranteed 48 hours), Monday – Friday (guaranteed 50 hours)

Hourly rate: From £12.71 per hour, depending on experience

Full-Time, Permanent

Enjoy consistent hours, paid annual leave, and the backing of an established company that values its Drivers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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• Carrying out deliveries and collections of air freight and specialist goods for a range of customers.
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• A mix of local and regional routes, always returning to base each day.
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• Ensuring freight is safely loaded, stacked, and secured.
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• Completing paperwork accurately and handing it in promptly.
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• Following assigned routes and schedules, with flexibility to optimise where appropriate.
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• Maintaining good communication with the transport office throughout the day.
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• Performing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects immediately.
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• Using equipment such as a pump truck or tail-lift safely when required.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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• Full, valid UK driving licence.
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• Good local road knowledge and confident navigation using maps or satnav.
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• Safe, responsible driving with full compliance to legal and CAA regulations.
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• Basic IT skills (PDA / satnav use).
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• Professional communication with customers and colleagues.
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Required Attitude and Personality:

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• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours.
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• Courteous to colleagues, customers, and other road users.
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• Calm and alert behind the wheel.
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• Willing to take part in training and appraisals where required.
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• Proud to represent Front Runner Logistics positively and professionally.
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Experience, Qualifications, and Education Requirements:

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• Full UK driving licence (essential).
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• Clean CRC check (carried out before employment).
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• Cargo Operative (non-screening) and Hazard Awareness training (required but provided if not already held).
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Benefits and Perks:

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• Annual birthday bonus and discretionary company bonus.
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• Employee of the Month recognition scheme.
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• Generous holiday entitlement up to 25 days plus bank holidays (based on length of service and shift pattern).
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• Weekly fresh fruit basket.
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• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
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• Guaranteed weekly hours with paid breaks.
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• Paid overtime opportunities, including ad-hoc hours.
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• Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance.
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• Local driving opportunities during initial training.
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• HGV upskilling opportunities based on performance and attendance.
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• Career progression options: GDP, ADR, or New Driver Trainer (in-house training provided).
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• Full uniform provided, including safety shoes.
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• Comprehensive on-the-job training during induction.
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About Us

Front Runner Logistics (FRL) is a CAA-regulated air-freight transport company with over 25 years of experience delivering secure and specialist freight across the UK.

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing dependable, compliant services for customers within and around the air-freight industry.

Drivers are at the heart of what we do. By joining, you’ll have a secure, full-time position with consistent work, supportive management, and the stability that agency roles can’t always offer.

If you’re a safe, reliable Driver who takes pride in your work, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.