Driver 3.5 ton

Speedy Hire PLC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

Staff discounts

Training & progression

Health plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Speedy Hire PLC in Glasgow is seeking a Delivery Driver to join our busy team. You will operate a 3.5-ton flatbed van with trailer, delivering hire equipment around the local area and representing our values on every job.

The role is Mon-Fri, 40 hours, 08:00–16:30, with on-the-job training and development opportunities. You should have a UK driving licence with B+E towing, be comfortable with outdoor work in all weather, and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK driving licence with towing (B+E)
• Strong knowledge of the Glasgow/local area
• Good customer focus
• Experience driving within the UK
• Support ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hire equipment using a 3.5t flatbed van with trailer to local sites
• Be the face of Speedy, representing our vision and values
• Support colleagues to meet schedules and ESG targets
• Ensure safe driving and vehicle checks where required

Skills

Valid driving licence

Towing (B+E)

Local area knowledge

Customer focused

UK driving experience

Job description

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job!

Role - Driver 3.5T

Location - Glasgow

Days of work - Monday to Friday - 40 Hours PW

Times 08.00 - 16.30

Based in Glasgow, the role of Delivery Driver is a busy and productive role. You will be driving a 3.5 ton flatbed van with trailer, delivering hire equipment around the local area. This role is vital to our operation; you will be the face of our business and a representation of our vision, mission and values.

For us to help you on your journey to success, here's what you will need:

• Driving licence - must have towing, cat B+E
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Strong customer focus
• Experience driving within the UK
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

A bit about you:

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What will we provide?

We will provide everything you need to ensure you succeed in this role! We offer all on the job training and have dedicated product and system training teams available to support you. We are passionate about employee growth and offer tailored development programmes to suit individual needs. We pride ourselves on our ability to recognise and develop talent, which has allowed us to champion internal progression over the years.

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.