Construction Equipment Delivery Driver

Driverz Work; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Enhanced pension

Job summary

The Hireman, an independent tool hire company serving London and the Home Counties, is hiring for a depot-based driver in our Canning Town area. You will operate a 3.5 tonne van delivering and collecting construction equipment to customers across London and its surrounds.

The role offers training and real internal progression, with over 40% of staff moving into different roles and potential moves into warehouse, workshop or office positions based on progress and interests.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in relevant sectors (construction, equipment, warehousing or logistics).
• A confident, calm and safe driver with a good work ethic.
• Enthusiasm, positivity and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van delivering and collecting equipment around London.
• Deliver equipment to customers and handle basic paperwork.
• Build relationships with customers and learn the range of equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Active outdoors

Tools

Driving licence

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?

• Salary starting from £30,000 per annum (depending on experience and reviewed regularly)
• 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)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Are you able to reliably commute to Canning Town (E16 4TG)?

Experience:

• Driving: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person