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Driver/Branch Assistant (6 Month Contract)

MEP Hire

Weston-super-Mare

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Events Delivery Driver for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering and collecting essential events equipment while providing excellent customer service. You will enjoy a varied workload, balancing driving duties with assisting in the branch. Ideal candidates will have a full driving license, experience in customer service, and a proactive attitude. Join a dynamic team dedicated to exceptional service and make a difference in the busy events season!

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Free Tool Hire
Life Assurance cover 3 x Salary
Share Save Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Recommend a Friend Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Long Service Recognition
Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

  • Must have a full driving license and ability to tow a trailer.
  • Experience in customer service and a proactive attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for delivery and collection of events equipment.
  • Assist in branch operations and provide customer service.

Skills

Driving Experience
Customer Service
Ability to Tow a Trailer
Basic Knowledge of Machinery
Safety Awareness

Job description

Events Delivery Driver (6 Month Contract)

This is a 6 month full time opportunity (Fixed Term Contract).

Brandon Hire Station have an exciting seasonal opportunity for someone to join our Weston-Super-Mare branch team on a six month fixed term contract as an Events Delivery Driver to help us cover the busy South West region events season. This role could turn permanent for the right individual.


About the role

Working for us as our seasonal Events Delivery Driver your role will be have two main functions. Firstly you’ll be responsible for the delivery and collection our Events equipment (mostly portable toilets and fencing) and then when you’re done you’ll head back to base to join the team in the branch to help out there. The role is varied and as such is split between driving and assisting in the branch so you must be happy with carrying out both aspects of the job, one day you could be out on the road and the next in the branch doing whatever’s needed.


Key responsibilities

  • Carry out all deliveries and collections as allocated to you by your line manager
  • Supporting the branch with anything they need
  • 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
  • Responsible for the presentation and basic maintenance of the equipment
  • Assist in any other ad hoc duties within the branch


What we’re looking for

  • We expect that you do have some driving experience and a good knowledge of the area
  • Ability to tow a trailer
  • You enjoy meeting people and can understand and demonstrate what great customer service looks like
  • Enjoy a varied and busy workload both driving and in branch
  • 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 driving licence essential with the ability to tow a trailer
  • Pro-active can do attitude, being happy to help where and when needed


What We Can Offer You

  • Salary Sacrifice Pension
  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + Bank Holidays
  • Free Tool Hire
  • Life Assurance cover 3 x Salary
  • Share Save Scheme
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Long Service Recognition
  • My Vp Discounts – discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
  • Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining


A Little Bit About Us

Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.

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, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today.

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.

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Events Delivery Driver (6 Month Contract)
  • Salary Competitive
  • Frequency Annual
  • Job Reference vpplc/TP/362/1117
  • Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time)
  • Closing Date 05 June, 2025
  • Job Category Depot/Branch
  • Business Unit Brandon Hire Station
  • Location Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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