Driver/Branch Assistant

Vp Rail; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Pension

25 days holiday

Discounts and savings

Health benefits

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Job summary

MEP Hire, part of Vp plc, is seeking a Driver/Branch Assistant to cover deliveries and equipment demonstrations. You will travel in a 3.5T vehicle, return to base, and join the branch team for daily operations. The role emphasizes safe driving, customer engagement, and accurate paperwork.

The ideal candidate brings UK driving licence, enjoys meeting people, and has a keen interest in machinery. We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and generous holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence essential.
• Multi-drop 3.5T driving experience and good knowledge of the area.
• Enjoy meeting people and delivering great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Complete all deliveries and collections as allocated by line manager.
• Perform demonstrations and ensure professional presentation of equipment.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks (oil, water, lights, tyres).
• Identify new business opportunities where possible.
• Ensure all customer and business documents are completed in full.
• Champion health and safety and uphold MEP Hire's standards.

Skills

Multi-drop driving

Customer service

Demonstration

Health and safety

People skills

Job description

Job Introduction

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 will 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 demonstration’s 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

• Multi-drop 3.5T driving experience 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

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus scheme
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday FTE, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• 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
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little Bit About Us

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.