Driver Labourer

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Southampton seeks a Driver Labourer to deliver materials and assist tradespeople in various tasks. This role requires a full clean driving licence and experience in a similar field. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills, time management abilities, and a flexible attitude to meet the dynamic needs of the community. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,061 to £36,362 and various employee benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Access to Hampshire Local Government Pension Scheme

Interest-free travel loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted sports centre memberships

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in delivering materials and assisting trades is essential.
• Excellent communication with residents and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials, plant, and equipment.
• Assist trades with tasks when required.
• Erect and dismantle tower scaffolds.
• Manage trade waste removal.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Education

Full clean driving licence

Job description

About You

Are you looking to develop an interesting and rewarding career in an ambitious city? Are you, highly motivated, professional and friendly? We are looking for an experienced Driver Labourers to work in our Materials Hub team.

Southampton is a city of opportunity. Can you help us deliver the vision for the entire city, ensuring we leave a positive legacy for future generations?

You will be part of the busy Employment and Logistics team within our Housing Operations Service that carry out repairs, maintenance and project work to over 16,000 council owned properties throughout our estates across the city.

Your duties will include:

• Delivering materials, plant and equipment
• Removing trade waste
• Providing second person assistance to trades when required
• Other labouring duties
• Erecting and dismantling Tower Scaffolds

Experience and knowledge in this field is a must. You will need a full clean driving licence in order to drive our vehicles and will also be required to undergo a DBS check as part of the pre‑employment checks.

As the work is varied a flexible approach is required to meet changing needs and tight deadlines. Excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm, and a ‘can do’ attitude is all essential as you’ll be our ambassador when you visit our customers’ homes to deliver materials and assist in carrying out repairs and installations to the highest of standards. You will liaise with residents, peers and colleagues on a daily basis so communication and customer focus will be essential to the role. Organisational, customer service, time management and physical skills are key to this role.

About Us

We are committed to being a Child and Resident Friendly City where people are proud to live and work and where you can make a significant difference to our local communities. We want Southampton to be a modern city, amongst the best places to grow up, live and work in, and we are committed to tackling inequality and to creating a city that is greener, fairer and healthier.

About Southampton

• Our city is easy to travel around on foot, bike and public transport
• We have a fantastic range of retail outlets, restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres.
• Our City has award‑winning parks and open spaces with the New Forest National Park and beautiful beaches on our doorstep.
• We have one of 항상the major ports in the UK operating 364 days a year.

Why work for us?

You can be confident of a rewarding career, with a competitive salary, job security and a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and career progress opportunities in return for your dedication to bettering the lives of Southampton’s residents.

We’ll Provide

• A van for work use, all power tools, uniform and PPE
• Access to the Hampshire Local Government Pension Scheme
• Interest free travel loans and discounts.
• Employee Support Services.
• Employer pension contributions
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

You will work a 37‑hour week plus an additional 2 hours TOIL (Time Off in Lieu). The TOIL equates to 12 days annual leave per year, in addition to your basic entitlement of 25 days annual leave per year (not including bank holidays). This leave increases to 29 days after you have completed 5 years of continuous service. Other employee benefits range from childcare vouchers and discounted travel to money off at selected restaurants, shops and salons.

What We Can Offer You

The salary band for this role is £32,061 - £36,362. The starting salary is £32,061 with annual progression through the salary bands.

Benefits

• Excellent
• Death in service benefit of x3 菲律宾申博resent, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role‑dependent)
• Family‑friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health andApplications support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran‑friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council elevated benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

Contact Details for Informal Discussion

For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Gavin Daffern.

Recruitment Contact Details

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