Driver/Labourer

GAP Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Maidstone is seeking a Driver Labourer to manage equipment delivery and ensure the yard is safe and organized. Candidates must have a valid driving license and experience in a laborer role. This position comes with benefits including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and various employee welfare programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hire depot or yard environment.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Essential full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Keep workshop and yard areas clean and tidy.
• Ensure plant equipment is pressure cleaned and refueled.
• Load, deliver, and collect hire equipment to/from customer sites.

Skills

Previous experience in a labourer role

Strong team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Full driving licence

Tools

CSCS card

Forklift licence

Job description

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

The Role:

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small tools to our customers across the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

Working in the heart of the depot, the Driver Labourer is be responsible for keeping the workshop and yard areas clean and tidy whilst ensuring those areas are clear of any hazards and that tools are store away correctly. The Driver Labourer is also responsible that any plant equipment leaving the depot has been pressure cleaned and refuelled, ready for the customer, whilst updating fuel logs accurately. As a Driver Labourer your role will also include loading, delivering and collecting hire equipment to and from the customer sites in a timely and professional manner. When on customer sites, there may be a requirement to carry out hire equipment demonstration and you must ensure that all relevant checks and administration involved for the hire are completed accurately.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience working in a labourer role, preferably within a hire depot/yard environment
• Strong team player who is willing to support their colleagues with additional tasks when required
• Ability to work to own initiative in a fast-paced depot environment whilst maintaining a high attention to detail
• Full driving licence is essential and a CSCS card and forklift licence is preferable

GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund and. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So, what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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