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Vp plc; Croydon Shire; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Pension

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Share Save Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Discounts and rewards via VP App

Job summary

Brandon Hire Station, part of Vp plc, is seeking a Driver/Branch Assistant in Croydon. You will deliver and collect equipment, then return to the branch to join the team and support customers.

This role emphasises excellent customer service on the open road and in-branch, requires multi-drop driving experience and a full UK driving license, and a willingness to learn how our machinery works. You’ll help keep equipment safe, tidy, and ready for use while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Multi-drop driving experience is required with good knowledge of the area.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
• Interest in machinery; basic knowledge of equipment and willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all deliveries and collections as allocated by your line manager.
• Provide clear and confident demonstration of equipment to customers when required.
• Display professional customer service on site and while driving the company vehicle.
• Ensure all equipment is stored safely and correctly in branch and in transit.
• Assist with other ad hoc duties within the branch.

Skills

Multidrop driving experience

Customer service orientation

Machinery knowledge

Safety awareness

UK driving licence

Job description

Driver/Branch Assistant

Working for us as our Driver/Branch Assistant you will be out and about much of the day delivering and collecting our equipment and then when you’re done with you will head back to base to join the team in the branch.

This is a great opportunity to join our team if you are looking for a role where your customer service skills are put to good use, and you enjoy being on the open road whilst taking everything in your stride.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all deliveries and collections as allocated to you by your line manager
• Giving clear and confident demonstration of equipment to customers when required
• Display professional customer service at all times whilst on site and driving the company vehicle
• Ensuring all equipment is stored safely and correctly whilst in branch and in transit
• Assist in any other ad hoc duties within the branch

What We’re Looking For

• Multi-drop driving experience is required and a good knowledge of the area
• You enjoy meeting people and understand and can demonstrate what great customer service looks like
• With an interest in machinery, you will have basic knowledge of how equipment works and or be keen to learn and widen your own expertise
• Basic knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
• Full UK driving licence essential

What We Can Offer You

• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• 25 days annual leave FTE + Bank Holidays
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3 x Salary
• Share Save Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Recognition
• My Vp Discounts – discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
• All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight

A Little Bit About Us

Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.

Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.

At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Vp plc | Salary: Competitive | Hours: Full-time | Location: Croydon, CR0 4RR | Job type: Permanent | Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 | Closing date: 8 Oct 2026