Driver Vacancy — Job Advert
Position: Driver
Location: Derbyshire
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Shift patterns (specify)
Salary: Competitive £11–£14 per hour
About the Role
Motion HR is recruiting a reliable, professional Driver for a busy operational environment. You will be responsible for safe, timely delivery and collection of goods, representing the business on the road and at customer sites. This role suits a practical, customer‑focused individual who takes pride in punctuality, vehicle care and clear communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely drive company vehicles to deliver and collect goods on scheduled routes.
- Load and unload goods as required, ensuring correct handling and secure stowage.
- Complete delivery paperwork accurately (PODs, manifests, vehicle checks).
- Maintain vehicle standards: daily checks, cleanliness, and reporting defects.
- Provide excellent customer service at delivery/collection points.
- Comply with road traffic laws, company policies, and health & safety procedures.
- Report incidents or delays promptly to the transport/operations team.
Essential Requirements
- Valid driving licence appropriate to the vehicle type (e.g., Category B for vans; C/CE for HGVs if required).
- Proven driving experience with a clean driving record.
- Right to work in the UK and ability to provide required ID.
- Good physical fitness for manual handling tasks.
- Strong time management and reliability.
- Basic numeracy and literacy for paperwork and route instructions.
- Customer‑facing skills and professional presentation.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- HGV licence and CPC (if role requires HGV driving).
- Tachograph experience and knowledge of drivers’ hours rules.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, distribution, or food industry.
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
- Forklift licence (advantageous for some roles).
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and overtime opportunities.
- Pension scheme and statutory benefits.
- Paid holiday and sick pay in line with company policy.
- Structured induction and on‑the‑job training.
- Supportive operational team and clear progression routes where available.
- Flexible shift patterns where possible to suit candidates.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover note to recruitment@motionhr.co.uk with the subject line Driver Application — Derbyshire Please include:
- Licence categories held and any endorsements;
- Availability / notice period;
- Preferred shift pattern (if applicable).
Application deadline: 28 February 2026
Shortlisting: Candidates will be contacted within 7–10 working days.
Interview process: Telephone screening → face‑to‑face or virtual interview → practical driving assessment (if required) → offer subject to right‑to‑work and reference checks. Due to the number of applications we receive, please note that if you do not hear from us within 10 days then treat your application as unsuccessful.
Pre‑employment Checks
- Right to work verification.
- Licence and entitlement checks.
- Reference checks (minimum two).
- DBS check where role requires regular contact with vulnerable people (if applicable).
- Occupational health or medical questionnaire for HGV roles.
