Van Driver

£13.84ph + Paid Holidays | Tuesday to Friday while Temporary | Guaranteed 32 Hours | 4 Day or 5 Day Permanent Opportunity
Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting Van Drivers for an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity with a growing drinks distribution business based in Edinburgh.
During the initial temporary period, you'll work Tuesday to Friday with a guaranteed 32 hours' pay each week , giving you a three-day weekend. Following successful completion of the temporary period of around 15 weeks, the intention is for drivers to transfer permanently to the customer. Permanent four-day positions are available, increasing to 36 hours per week and paying £25,908 per annum. There may also be opportunities for suitable candidates to move onto a five-day / approximately 45-hour position paying £32,385 per annum, subject to vacancy availability.
The role involves delivering beer, wines and spirits to hospitality and retail customers across Greater Manchester. The customer's distribution network operates across the UK, with depots currently covering the North West, Scotland and South West.
Pay & Working Hours - Whilst Temporary
£13.84 per hour + accrued holiday pay worth an additional £1.67 per hour
Tuesday to Friday
Typical hours 07:30 to 15:30
Guaranteed minimum 8 hours' pay per day (job and knock)
Occasionally you may finish early while still receiving your guaranteed hours
Guaranteed 32 hours' pay per week
Finish times can vary depending on the route, vehicle fill and traffic
Weekly pay through Pure Staff
Following a Successful Temp-to-Perm Transfer…
Four-Day Permanent Position
£25,908 annual salary
Four-day working week
Approximately 36 hours per week / 9 hours per day
Permanent employment directly with the customer
Or, potential Five-Day Option
£32,385 annual salary
Five-day working week
Approximately 45 hours per week / 9 hours per day
Available for suitable candidates where vacancies allow
What Will You Be Doing?
This is a hands-on dray delivery role, rather than simply driving from A to B. Drivers will normally complete one planned trip per day with approximately 8 to 12 drops, delivering beer, wines and spirits to customers across the South West. On particularly busy days, there may be a second, shorter and more local run. Your duties will include:
Driving a 3.5T delivery van
Loading and safely unloading customer orders
Delivering beer, wines and spirits
Handling kegs, casks and packaged stock
Delivering products into customer cellars or the nearest safe delivery point where required
Collecting and returning empty kegs and casks
Accurately checking goods for delivery
Completing pre and post-trip vehicle checks
Providing a professional and courteous service to customers
Supporting the wider depot operation when required

Please be aware that this is a physically demanding role , so applicants need to be comfortable with the manual handling involved.
Training & Support
Previous dray experience is useful, but isn't essential. Your first day will include classroom-based training covering the handling and delivery requirements of the role. You'll then work alongside an experienced driver as part of a buddy system, allowing you to become familiar with the deliveries, customers and routes before driving independently.
What We're Looking For
To be considered for this Van Driver position, you should have:
A valid UK driving licence
No more than 3 points on your licence
A reliable and professional approach to work
Good customer service and communication skills
Good attention to detail
The physical capability to safely handle kegs, casks and packaged drinks
Previous experience in dray work is not essential.
Why Work with Pure Staff?
When working with Pure Staff you can expect:
PAYE employment directly through Pure Staff (No umbrella companies)
No payroll fees, admin fees, or hidden deductions
Simple PAYE payslips with only normal deductions for tax
Weekly reliable pay (Thursday evenings / Friday Mornings)
Holiday pay accrued and paid when you take approved holiday
Guaranteed minimum 8 hours per shift (occasional early finishes)
A Genuine Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
This isn't simply an ongoing temporary driving position. The intention is for successful drivers to progress into permanent employment following the temporary period.
Importantly, a permanent four-day working week is available , increasing from 32 to approximately 36 hours per week and paying £25,908 per annum . Depending on vacancies and individual preference, there may also be the opportunity to move onto a five-day / approximately 45-hour week paying £32,385 per annum .
Team trips, company pension scheme and professional development opportunities as the business expands are also part of the permanent package, alongside exclusive discounts and rewards with high-street retailers.
Apply today with Pure Staff for immediate consideration. Our quick and straightforward onboarding process is completed through our dedicated app (downloadable in Play Store or App Store), allowing drivers to register remotely. We will complete your Right to Work checks securely online using Home Office-certified digital identity verification technology.

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