Posted 17 days ago

VAN DRIVER - PLYMOUTH

Manpower
Pay £13.24 - £14.24/hour Uniform, Holiday, Plus many more
Location Plymouth, Devon
Contract time Full time, temporary

The Breakroom Take

6.7

Rated 6.7 out of 10, based on 83 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Pays all ages fairly
  • Respectful managers
  • Proper breaks

About Manpower

Manpower is a recruitment agency. They specialise in temporary jobs.

Job description from Manpower

VAN DRIVER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Job Role - Van Driver Service Technician
Location - Plymouth, PL7
Pay Rate - £13.24 PAYE + overtime available
Temp-Perm

Are you a compassionate, reliable, and technically minded individual who wants to make a real difference in people's lives?

We are looking for a Van Driver & Service Technician to deliver and install oxygen equipment in the homes of vulnerable individuals across the Plymouth area & parts of North Cornwall. This is more than just a driving job - it's an opportunity to provide essential support to those who need it most and meet some wonderful people along the way!

The role involves driving a van to multiple locations, you will be responsible for delivering gas canisters to vulnerable people's homes and installing and servicing home breathing apparatus. You will be required to move the oxygen canisters from the van into people's home, therefore heavy lifting will be required.

About you:
The ideal candidate will hold a full UK category B driving licence with no more than 3 points.
Experience in a similar delivery or service technician role is preferred but not essential - full training will be provided.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and empathetically.
Basic mechanical or electrical skills are an advantage.
Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
A caring and professional attitude, with a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

If you would like to know more please contact us on (phone number removed) and speak to Rebecca

Job insights from Breakroom

Delivery drivers and couriers

Parcel delivery drivers and couriers collect items from a depot or warehouse and deliver them to customers

What you’ll do as a delivery driver/courier:

  • Pick up items for delivery from a depot or warehouse
  • Load and unload your vehicle including heavy items
  • Deliver hundreds of packages a day to customers
  • Record mileage and fuel used
  • Talk to customers

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Driving
  • Walking
  • Heavy lifting
  • Long hours
  • Physical activities
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Working alone

Map

Plymouth, Devon

A map of the rough location for this vacancy

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Manpower pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    73% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Manpower pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    44% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Good
  • Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age

    Do Manpower pay the same regardless of age?

    Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.

    See what Manpower pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and November 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Manpower get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    53% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do Manpower pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Manpower do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    76% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Manpower?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 85% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 5% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 10% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do workers at Manpower worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Manpower workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    38% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Good
  • Easy to change shifts

    How easy is it for Manpower workers to change shifts?

    Most people find it easy to change shifts.

    How we know this

    72% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Manpower?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    85% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Manpower managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    88% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Manpower?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Manpower feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at Manpower get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    69% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Manpower?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    66% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Manpower enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Manpower recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Manpower?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Manpower?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 55% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Manpower head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    71% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Manpower is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What Manpower employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Picking my own hours, and get on well with managers

    Worst thing

    Working later than expected.

    5.5

    Manpower Delivery driver, February 2024

  • Best thing

    4 on 4 off

    Worst thing

    Managers don’t listen
    Minimum wage and never let you take time off and take shifts of you if you take time off

    1.2

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    Alot of friendly staff

    Worst thing

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    Worst thing

    Getting sent home early when work is slack

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    Manpower Customer team member, November 2021

  • Best thing

    Getting paid at end of the week

    Worst thing

    Monotonous

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    The pay is good

    Worst thing

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    I love all aspects of my job

    Worst thing

    Sleeping in the lorry during the day in the summer, it gets hot

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  • Best thing

    Left alone to get in with it and allowed to plan everything myself

    Worst thing

    Long hours

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    Good pay

    Worst thing

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    7.1

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    Close to home
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    Worst thing

    Managers
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