Driver

New Covent Garden Market; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holidays

Enhanced Sick Pay

Pension Scheme

Overtime pay or time off in lieu

Job summary

New Covent Garden Market is hiring a Driver for Paul Thomas in Battersea, London. This full-time permanent role requires experience in driving, especially with larger vans. As a Driver, you will deliver and install floral displays, support a team of florists, and maintain a clean working environment.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and can lift heavy objects, with a flexible approach to work hours including weekends. The company offers competitive benefits, including 28 days of holiday and pay for overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience driving vans.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable with early starts and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and install flower displays to clients.
• Maintain and clean the business fleet.
• Assist florists with daily tasks.

Skills

Van driving experience

Ability to lift heavy objects

Excellent English communication

Enthusiasm for the florist industry

Job description

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START DATE

As soon as possible

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for an experienced and diligent Driver to join our team at PAUL THOMAS. This role will report into the General Manager and is of central importance to the company. The right candidate will have the chance to play a key role in an experienced and fun team within a busy environment and will be given the opportunity to develop their skills.

This is a full time, hands‑on operational role, that demands a flexible attitude to working days and hours to ensure that PAUL THOMAS continues to offer its clients the highest quality product and service.

The successful candidate will work closely with a team of florists to assist them with making, delivering and derigging floral installations whilst supporting the Warehouse Assistant in its day to day operations.

THE ROLE

• Delivering and installing flower displays to VIP clients across London
• Delivery of flower bouquets across London
• Supporting the maintenance and upkeep of the business fleet
• Keeping a clean and safe working environment
• Assisting the Warehouse Assistant to maintain a well organised warehouse/workspace
• Cleaning and packing of vases
• Assisting florists on a day‑to‑day basis
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with all clients
• Assisting in other areas of the business as and when requiredHelping to install large‑scale arrangements, from floral arches to Christmas trees all throughout the year

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Have at least 2 years’ experience driving – ideally vans up to a Luton Crafter size
• Be able to lift heavy objects
• Be comfortable spending a full day driving across London
• Must possess an excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Will be interested in the florist industry and have the energy to tackle every event, large or small, with enthusiasm
• Will understand the ethos that no task is too big or too small
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• Be happy with early starts and willing to work at the weekend
• Be flexible in their start and end times due to the nature of the business
• Understand the need to help other departments where needed, if necessary

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Overtime is fully paid at PAUL THOMAS or time off in lieu can be organized
• All employees receive 28 days’ holidays, including Bank Holidays. Additional holiday days and other benefits will be awarded for long service
• Yearly service awards
• Enhanced Sick Pay policy
• Flexi-lunches
• Pension Scheme
• The role is a standard 42.5 hour working week, with additional week and weekend hours when required. Fully office based.

CONTRACT TYPE

Full time, permanent

LOCATION

Battersea, London

WORKING HOURS

Monday 3:30am start, Tuesday – Friday 5 – 8am starts depending on business needs. 2 Saturday’s a month required (time in lieu given)

Paul Thomas Flowers is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.