3.5t/Van Driver

Driver Hire Stevenage & Hatfield; Steeple Morden; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional logistics company is seeking a Van Driver in Steeple Morden. This full-time position involves driving, loading and unloading gates, and assisting in carpentry and metal workshops. The ideal candidate should hold a clean UK driving license and preferably a forklift license, along with good communication skills and a proactive approach. Benefits include a company pension and free on-site parking. Previous driving experience of at least 3 years is required.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Must have clean UK driving licence.
• Previous yard/carpentry workshop experience is useful.
• Forklift licence desirable, training can be provided.
• Must be physically fit to handle heavy gates and stock items.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gates efficiently throughout South and South East England.
• Assist in loading/unloading goods manually or with a forklift.
• Help maintain cleanliness in workshops.
• Communicate effectively with the production team.

Skills

Delivery driving experience

Navigating delivery routes

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Van Driver

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Monday to Friday

Location: Steeple Morden

Driver Hire Stevenage are seeking a Delivery Driver/Workshop Assistant to join their customers production team, working in their busy carpentry and metal workshops. The ideal candidate will have clean UK driving licence, and a forklift licence (although training can be given on this). Previous yard/carpentry workshop experience useful in this role.

Duties

• Delivering gates to customers throughout South and South East England, and navigating routes efficiently
• Assist in loading and unloading goods at delivery locations and at our yard, manually or with forklift/hiab
• Assist with lifting and wrapping of driveway gates
• Painting and oiling of wooden gates
• General tidying in workshops to include hoovering sawdust and emptying bags
• Assisting with moving and controlling stock
• Communicate effectively with the production team

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a delivery driver and/or working in metal/wood environment is advantageous
• Forklift licence desirable
• Must be physically fit as the gates and stock items can be heavy
• React positively to requests for assistance from the team, able to be flexible and respond well to change
• Proactive and able to notice when a task needs to be done
• Take pride in doing a good job

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience

• Driving: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)
• Forklift Licence (preferred)