Driver/Branch Assistant

Vp plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Driver/Branch Assistant to enhance their customer service team. This role involves delivering and collecting equipment, demonstrating its use, and ensuring safety checks on vehicles. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, the company values excellence and innovation in the construction sector. Join a dynamic work environment where your skills will be recognized and celebrated, and contribute to reliable solutions that meet client needs. If you enjoy meeting people and have a passion for machinery, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Share save scheme

Recommend a friend scheme

Learning & Development

Cycle to work scheme

Long service recognition

My Vp discounts

Health Shield

Qualifications

• Experience driving a 3.5T vehicle and knowledge of the area is essential.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety in the workplace is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all deliveries and collections as allocated by the line manager.
• Perform demonstrations and ensure sound presentation of all equipment.

Skills

Driving a 3.5T vehicle

Customer service

Knowledge of health and safety

Ability to demonstrate equipment use

Interest in machinery

Education

UK driving licence

Job description

Working for us as our Driver/Branch Assistant you will be out and about much of the day delivering and collecting our equipment from customers in a 3.5T vehicle. As part of this service you will be expected to demonstrate how to use it if needed. Once you’re done you’ll head back to base to join the team in the branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all deliveries and collections as allocated to you by your line manager
• Perform demonstrations and ensure sound presentation of all equipment
• Carry out vehicle checks every morning i.e. oil and water levels, lights and tyres
• Being aware and alert to any new business opportunity
• Ensuring all customer and business documents are completed in full
• Be a champion of health and safety, maintaining MEP’s impeccable track record

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of driving a 3.5T vehicle and a good knowledge of the area
• You’ll enjoy meeting people, being an advocate for great customer service
• With an interest in machinery, you will have basic knowledge of how equipment works or be keen to learn and widen your own expertise
• Ability to demonstrate the use of all equipment (once learned)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace
• UK driving licence essential

What We Can Offer You

• Company pension
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

MEP Hire is a leading provider of mechanical and electrical press fittings and low-level access products in the UK. We cater to the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical markets, delivering reliable solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients.

With a strong commitment to excellence, MEP Hire has established itself as a trusted name in the industry. Our focus on mechanical and electrical press fittings ensures that we deliver high-quality products that meet the rigorous standards of the construction and installation processes.

We understand the unique requirements of the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical sectors. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of low-level access products, designed to facilitate safe and efficient work at height.

At MEP Hire, we prioritise customer satisfaction. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support, ensuring that our clients receive the right products and solutions for their projects. We value long-term partnerships and strive to exceed expectations in every interaction.

Joining MEP Hire means becoming part of a company that values excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. We offer a dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise will be recognised and celebrated. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical markets, delivering reliable and efficient solutions to our valued customers.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.