Van drivers

£25,550

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

45 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.25%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Van drivers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8212

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

Common tasks include:

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.

Qualifications

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.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Top 12 industries: Van drivers

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