Delivery & Yard Driver (3.5T Van) – Outdoor Role

Kemp Recruitment Limited; Albourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Life assurance 2x salary

Staff discount

Sick pay

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Limited is seeking a practical Yard & Delivery Driver for a full-time, permanent role in Albourne, West Sussex. You will safely load and unload machinery, drive a 3.5T flatbed van, and deliver or collect items to customers.

The role combines driving, yard duties and basic assembly, with 39 hours per week and overtime after 39 hours. Training provided for equipment handling, plus benefits such as pension and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with clean record preferred.
• Experience towing trailers desirable.
• Experience in delivery, driving, yard or similar hands-on role.
• Understanding of safe loading, unloading and securing machinery.
• Physically fit for manual duties and machinery.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility to work varying hours including early starts or longer journeys.
• Experience in horticultural/agricultural/construction sectors advantageous.
• Forklift licence or similar qualifications desirable.
• Good knowledge of East and West Sussex advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload machinery using equipment and securing methods; training provided.
• Drive a range of vehicles, including a 3.5T flatbed van, to collect and deliver machinery and parts.
• Follow routes to ensure on-time deliveries and collections.
• Carry out grounds maintenance (mowing, strimming, leaf blowing).
• Conduct vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Support stores team with stock movements between goods-in areas and storage.
• Complete delivery paperwork and record journeys and deliveries.
• Carry out basic assembly work (e.g., wheelbarrows).
• Assist customers with purchases and repairs of horticultural machinery.
• Follow health and safety procedures when transporting, loading and handling machinery.
• Undertake general yard duties (painting, drain clearance, sweeping, depot upkeep).

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Trailer towing experience

Delivery/yard experience

Outdoor work in all weather

Good communication

Team player

East/West Sussex knowledge

Forklift licence (desirable)

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Limited is seeking a practical Yard & Delivery Driver for a full-time, permanent role in Albourne, West Sussex. You will safely load and unload machinery, drive a 3.5T flatbed van, and deliver or collect items to customers.

The role combines driving, yard duties and basic assembly, with 39 hours per week and overtime after 39 hours. Training provided for equipment handling, plus benefits such as pension and holiday entitlement.