Driver Installer

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the horticulture sector is seeking a driver for the delivery and installation of horticultural products across London. This permanent role requires a confident and experienced driver with excellent customer service skills and knowledge of the city's road network. Responsibilities include transporting live plants and assisting with installations, ensuring careful handling during transit. The working hours are Monday to Wednesday from 7am to 5pm. A full UK driving licence is required along with relevant driving experience.

Benefits

Incentives and training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with clean or minimal points.
• Previous experience as a delivery driver or courier.
• Experience in horticulture or similar industry is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and deliver live plants and materials.
• Assist with setup of interior landscaping features.
• Ensure proper handling and protection of plants during transit.
• Check delivery schedules and optimize routes.
• Liaise with clients onsite in a professional manner.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of London's road network

Experience as a driver

Job description

A Driver is required for delivery and assisted installation of horticultural products across London from our clients central hub in SE16. This is a permanent role working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7am till 5pm, for someone who is a confident and experienced driver with great knowledge of London's road network.

This is a customer facing role, where you will deliver a range of plants and interior design products to colleagues and clients across London. Sayjo Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for this permanent role. It is a great opportunity for a skilled London driver who wants to be more customer facing and active with the products delivered.

The role involves delivering, collecting, and assisting with the setup of plants, planters, displays, and associated materials at client sites. This position requires careful handling of live plants, excellent customer service skills, and good knowledge of London’s road network.

Key Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and deliver live plants, planters, tools, and installation materials to client locations across London.
• Assist with installation or collection of interior landscaping features, including office plants, green walls, and seasonal displays.
• Ensure proper handling and protection of plants during transit to avoid damage.
• Check delivery schedules and routes daily to ensure timely service.
• Use GPS and route-planning tools to optimise delivery runs.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report any issues promptly.
• Liaise with clients onsite when delivering or collecting, maintaining a professional and friendly manner.
• Handle paperwork such as delivery notes, collection records, and job sheets.
• Support the horticulture team during large installations or moves when needed.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (clean or with minimal points).
• Experience on London's road network.
• Previous experience as a delivery driver or courier, ideally in horticulture, facilities, or a similar industry.

Working day times before 7 and 5pm Monday to Wednesday, our client offers incentives, training and a great career. To apply, please send your up to date CV to Louise at Sayjo Recruitment and we will aim to respond within 48 working hours.