7.5 Tonne Driver - Gateshead

Gap; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

GAP is recruiting a Depot Operative for our Gateshead depot. The role involves working in a team to hit sales targets and engage with customers in a competitive environment. You will handle enquiries and complaints with courtesy, while ensuring a safe workplace in line with Health & Safety regulations.

Training can be provided for plastic/window knowledge. A CPC driver licence is preferred, and local market familiarity is a plus as you contribute to a busy, varied day-to-day operation.

Qualifications

• Health and safety practices understood and applied.
• Experience in sales-focused customer interactions.
• Knowledge of the local market and customers.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to achieve sales targets and improve personal performance.
• Handle customer enquiries and/or complaints courteously and professionally.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Health & safety practices

Sales background

Local market knowledge

Organised & structured

Team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Driver CPC licence

Plastic & window knowledge

Job description

We have an opportunity for a 7.5 tonne/ Depot Operative to join our depot at Gateshead. We are looking for someone who can work in a team environment and is confident to interact with customers in a highly competitive and sales focused environment. The role is busy, varied and every day can be different.

The Role:

• To work with the team to achieve sales targets and increase personal performance levels.
• Deal with enquiries and/or complaints from customers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Ensure a safe working environment, in line with Health and Safety regulations.
  

Skills and Experience:

• Plastic and window knowledge preferred but not essential as training can be provided.
• A thorough understanding of health and safety practices.
• Trade counter knowledge and experience including some sales background.
• Knowledge of the local market.
• Organised and structured approach to work and tasks.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and on own initiative.
• Driver CPC licence

Why Choose GAP:

Established in 1993, GAP has grown into one of the UK's largest manufacturers and distributors of PVC-U building products. As one of our employees you will be part of a growing organisation that is constantly looking for new ways to expand and develop our systems, processes and most importantly, our staff. Benefits include:

• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Enhanced holidays.
• Free on-site car parking.
• A Personal Development Plan for all employees after 3 months service.
• Excellent career progression plans.
  

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.