Driver 3.5ton

Speedy Hire Plc; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Discount across Speedy brand

Job summary

Speedy operates from Gloucester and is seeking a Delivery Driver to operate a 3.5 ton flatbed van, delivering hire equipment locally. Flexible hours and a 42-hour week are offered with a pro rata salary of £29,572 per annum.

The role includes weekends and site-based duties as part of our rail support operations. The job emphasizes customer-facing duties, reliability and training, with progression and benefits such as a pension and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driving licence and be able to assist rail engineers.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays with at least 4 weeks notice.
• Reliable with a safety-conscious approach; PTS clearance is required.
• Attend product familiarisation training at local Rail depot.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hire equipment in the local area using a 3.5 ton flatbed van.
• Be the face of Speedy, upholding company values and standards.
• Support rail projects by aiding track-related tasks and equipment handling.

Skills

Driving license

Rail safety knowledge

Flexibility

Weekend availability

Reliability

Job description

Flexible hours available this includes job shares/ amended hours, we will consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!

Role - Driver 3.5ton

Location - Gloucester

Days of work - Mon - Fri, Times - 07:30 - 17:00, 42 hours per week

Salary £29,572 Per annum, pro rata

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!

Based in Gloucester, the role of Delivery Driver is a busy and productive role. You will be driving a 3.5 ton flatbed van 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.

Requirements:

• Possess a driving license and be able to assist trained rail engineers during weekends to support various jobs on track, such as setting out our sight lighting and operating our clipping machines.
• Flexibility and availability on weekends and holidays (visibility at least 4 weeks in advance to allow planning).
• Reliability.
• Pass their PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• Attend product familiarisation training at their local Rail depot.

What You Will Receive:

• PTS qualification to work on track.
• Line of sight for a possible future with our Rail division.
• Great rates of pay and high opportunity for overtime.
• Minimum of 10 hours of overtime when on track even if only on for 1 hour.
• Various additional payments and incentives on track (dependent on client sites).
• Inflated rates of pay for certain projects and times of the year.
• 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 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.

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 withinThe 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.

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.