Driver/Branch Assistant

Brandon Hire Station; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Salary Sacrifice Pension

25 days annual leave

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance (3x Salary)

Share Save Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Brandon Hire Station seeks a delivery driver to manage multi-drop rounds, demonstrate equipment to customers, and provide excellent on-site customer service. You will ensure safe handling and storage of equipment in branch and during transit, while supporting additional branch tasks as needed.

Applicants should have a full UK driving licence, enjoy meeting people, and possess basic safety knowledge. The role is based in the Newcastle area and offers competitive terms.

Qualifications

• Multi-drop driving experience is required and a good knowledge of the area.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• You enjoy meeting people and understand and can demonstrate what great customer service looks like.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all deliveries and collections as allocated by your line manager.
• Demonstrate equipment to customers when required.
• Display professional customer service on site and while driving the company vehicle.
• Ensure equipment is stored safely and correctly in branch and in transit.
• Assist in other ad hoc duties within the branch.

Skills

Multi-drop driving

Customer service

Area knowledge

Safety awareness

Good communication

Job description

• Carry out all deliveries and collections as allocated to you by your line manager
• Giving clear and confident demonstration of equipment to customers when required
• Display professional customer service at all times whilst on site and driving the company vehicle
• Ensuring all equipment is stored safely and correctly whilst in branch and in transit
• Assist in any other ad hoc duties within the branch
  Multi-drop driving experience is required and a good knowledge of the area
• You enjoy meeting people and understand and can demonstrate what great customer service looks like
• With an interest in machinery, you will have basic knowledge of how equipment works and or be keen to learn and widen your own expertise
• Basic knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
• Full UK driving licence essential

Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK. At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence. If you're interested in working for a company that's committed to providing exceptional customer support services, 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.

• Competitive Salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• 25 days annual leave FTE + Bank Holidays
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3 x Salary
• Share Save Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Recognition
• My Vp Discounts - discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• EE Mobile Contract Discount
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining
• All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform - Spotlight