Construction Equipment Delivery Driver (7.2t) – ME2

The Hireman; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Enhanced pension scheme

28 days’ annual leave

Workwear and PPE

Fresh fruit and drinks

Equipment loans and staff discount

Social events

Christmas turkey or seasonal gift

Job summary

The Hireman is seeking a Construction Equipment Delivery Driver (7.2t) to join our depot team servicing London and the Home Counties. You'll drive a 7.2 tonne van, deliver and collect equipment, and handle simple paperwork using a PDA.

This role is physically active and offers training and prospects for progression within the company. We value a proactive, honest, and flexible team player who enjoys being active outdoors and building relationships with customers.

Qualifications

• C1 driving licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph Card is required
• Customer service experience from construction, building materials, equipment, warehousing, logistics or similar
• A good work ethic with honesty and integrity
• Enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• A professional, proactive, and flexible approach
• Positive attitude and commitment to company reputation for quality and service
• Enjoy being active outdoors and physically fit to handle loading/unloading

Responsibilities

• Driving a 7.2 tonne van in-and-around London and surrounding areas
• Delivering, collecting, loading/unloading construction and powered access equipment
• Handling basic paperwork and administration using a PDA
• Building relationships with our customers
• Learning our range of equipment and the industry

Skills

C1 Licence

CPC

Tachograph Card

Customer Service

Work Ethic

Humour

Proactive

Positive Attitude

Outdoor Fitness

Job description

Construction Equipment Delivery Driver (7.2t) – ME2

• 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 a depot-based team, you will play a hands-on role delivering and collecting construction equipment across London and the surrounding areas. This is a physically active position that combines driving, loading, unloading and handling a wide range of tools and equipment.

• Driving a 7.2 tonne van in-and-around London and surrounding areas
• Delivering, collecting, loading/unloading construction and powered access equipment
• Handling basic paperwork and administration using a PDA
• 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.

This role offers the chance to build a rewarding career while staying active, learning new skills, and being part of a growing, supportive business.

What do I need?

• A valid C1 driving licence, with CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Customer service experience from either the construction industry, building materials/supplies, equipment, plant, power tools, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, motor vehicles , farming or similar
• A good work ethic with honesty and integrity
• Enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• A professional, proactive, and flexible approach
• Positive attitude with a commitment to upholding the company’s reputation for quality and service
• Enjoy being active and outdoors with the physical fitness to safely handle manual loading and unloading of equipment

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)