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Van drivers

£24,686

£16,195

£22,959

£36,054

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Van drivers collect, transport and deliver goods in vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes in weight.

Checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle;
Drives vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point;
Assists with loading/unloading and obtains receipts from customers for goods collected/delivered;
Drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule;
Maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked;
Undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults.

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entrants must possess a clean car driving licence. In order to drive vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, entrants must pass an additional test for a category C1 licence. Minimum age restrictions apply according to the weight of vehicle and whether the driver holds a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas and at various levels are available.