Construction Equipment Delivery Driver

The Hireman; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Health cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

28 days’ leave (33 after 5 years)

PPE provided

Fresh fruit, snacks & drinks

Staff discount

Social events

Seasonal gifts

Job summary

The Hireman, a well-established independent tool hire company in London, is seeking a depot-based delivery driver. You will operate a 3.5 tonne van to deliver and collect construction equipment across London and surrounding areas.

Joining the team means ongoing training and the chance to advance into warehouse, workshop or office roles as you progress, with a strong track record of internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in construction, equipment, logistics, warehousing or similar.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a flexible approach.
• Confident, calm, and safe driver with a UK/EU licence (max 3 points).
• Enjoy active outdoor work and being part of a field-based team.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van around London to deliver equipment.
• Handle delivery and collection of construction gear.
• Process basic paperwork related to deliveries and returns.
• Build relationships with customers and provide good service.
• Learn about the range of equipment and the industry.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Reliability

Job description

• Are you looking for a career with opportunities for training and advancement?
• Are you looking for a better work-life balance?
• Do you want to join a well-established company with a professional, engaging and supportive culture?

If so, this role is the perfect opportunity to get into a dynamic and growing sector, with a business that will help you to realise your potential.

The Hireman is an independent tool hire company providing construction equipment services to professional contractors working in London and the Home Counties. Established in 1985, we pride ourselves on going out of our way to help our customers. Operating from four strategically located depots in Canning Town, Park Royal, Croydon and Kent we currently have 100 staff and have plans to grow the business substantially over the next ten years.

What will I be doing?

As part of our Canning Town depot-based team, you will deliver construction equipment in a 3.5 tonne van to our customers in-and-around London. This role will allow you to learn about our business, our range of equipment, and the industry.

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van in-and-around London
• Delivering and collecting construction equipment
• Administrating basic paperwork
• Dealing with and building relationships with our customers
• Learning our range of equipment and the industry

Support and training are provided every step of the way and we have an extremely successful track record of promoting from within, with over 40% of our people now working in a different role from where they started. Depending on your progress, skills and preferences, you will have the opportunity to advance into a warehouse, workshop or office role.

What do I need?

• Customer service experience from either the construction industry, building materials/supplies, equipment, plant, power tools, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, motor vehicles or farming.
• A good work ethic with honesty and integrity
• Enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• A positive, proactive, and flexible approach
• To be a confident, calm, and safe driver
• Enjoy being active and outdoors
• Have a UK/EU manual driving licence, with no more than 3 points

What are we offering you?

• Monthly bonus scheme
• Health cash plan
• An enhanced contributory workplace pension scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after five full years’ service
• Working hours of 7.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Company workwear, including PPE
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks in the depot
• Free equipment loans and staff discount on purchases
• Regular social events including annual summer and Christmas parties
• A turkey at Christmas (or other seasonal gift)