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Van Driver (Cat B) - Dry Ice Deliveries
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About The Role
This Van Driver (Cat B) – Dry Ice Deliveries post in London suits a reliable, experienced category B licence holder. Working Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from roughly 6:00am to 7:00am, the driver collects dry ice products from BOC PGP Cylinder Sites and transports them to hospitals and research laboratories across the region. A long wheelbase drop-sided van with tail lift is provided, so confident handling of that vehicle matters. Duties combine driving with manual loading and unloading, requiring safe, professional and punctual completion of every drop. Pay sits at £15 per hour for Harlow and £16 per hour for Wembley and Greenwich, on a temporary contract of at least three months, with a guaranteed minimum of eight hours each day.
Van Driver (Cat B) - Dry Ice Deliveries
- Pay Rate: £15 per hour for Harlow AND £16 per hour for Wembley and Greenwich
- Contract: Temporary Ongoing (Minimum 3 Months)
- Working Days: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
- Start Time: Approximately 6:00am - 7:00am
- Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 8 hours per day
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The Role
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a reliable and experienced Van Driver (Category B) to support a leading gases supplier delivering dry ice products to hospitals and research laboratories.
You will be driving a long wheelbase drop-sided van fitted with a tail lift, making deliveries from BOC PGP Cylinder Sites to customers across the region. The role involves both driving and manual handling, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, professionally, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver dry ice to hospitals and research facilities.
- Operate a long wheelbase drop-sided van with tail lift.
- Load and unload products safely using manual handling techniques.
- Use handheld scanning devices to record deliveries.
- Complete deliveries in accordance with health and safety procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service at delivery locations.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
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- A full UK Category B driving licence.
- At least 2 years' experience driving long wheelbase transit-style vehicles.
- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence.
- No CU80 endorsements.
- Good levels of physical fitness due to manual handling requirements.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Compliance & Training
Successful candidates will be required to complete:
- Driving assessment conducted by BOC.
- Drug & Alcohol Medical Questionnaire.
- DBS check.
- Full training including:
- Manual handling.
- Hand scanner operation.
- Site-specific induction and procedures.
What's on Offer?
- Guaranteed minimum of 8 hours per shift.
- Opportunity to work for a market-leading organisation.
- Comprehensive training provided.
- Initial 3-month assignment with strong potential for ongoing work.
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