7.5 T Service Driver - Bournemouth

Gap Group; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in the UK is seeking a 7.5 tonne Service Driver to handle the loading, delivery, and collection of portable equipment. The ideal candidate should have significant driving experience in a similar role, a valid C1+E licence, and excellent customer service skills. This role includes responsibilities like carrying out equipment demonstrations and maintaining safety protocols. The company offers competitive salary, generous leave, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving experience in a similar environment.
• Significant experience delivering and collecting equipment from customer sites.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver and collect hire equipment to and from customer sites.
• Carry out hire equipment demonstration on customer sites.
• Ensure all checks and administration for hire are completed accurately.

Skills

Driving responsibly and safely

Excellent customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Category C1+E driving licence

Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours

Job description

Our Welfare Services division hires a range of portable chemical toilets and ADA approved wheelchair access units alongside mobile eco welfare units. The duties of the 7.5 tonne Service Driver include loading, delivery and collection of hire equipment to and from the customer sites in a timely and professional manner. The service driver also will be responsible for the service, cleaning and maintenance of portable toilets and welfare units.

Responsibilities

When on customer sites, there may be a requirement to carry out hire equipment demonstration and ensure that all relevant checks and administration involved for the hire are completed accurately.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving experience in a similar environment, driving responsibly and safely within the law at all times.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within a driving role delivering and collecting equipment from customer sites
• Category C1+E driving licence and Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed
• Experience in towing would be an advantage however it is not essential
• An understanding of Health & Safety protocols and the ability to follow these guidelines in the workplace
• Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

How to Apply

So what next? If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you! To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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