Fleet Driver: Efficient Deliveries & Vehicle Handovers

GEL Engineering; Stroud; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GEL Engineering in Stroud is seeking a Fleet Driver to join the Fleet department for delivery and collection duties across sites. You will manage handovers, maintain vehicle documentation, and support timely logistics operations.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence and reliable time management, with responsibilities including route planning, routine vehicle checks, and hands-on maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven delivery driving experience.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Good time management.
• Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail.
• Good teamworking skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Delivering vehicles from Fleet department to site and site to Fleet department performing vehicle handovers with documentation.
• Collecting and delivering parts from suppliers.
• Determining the most efficient route for deliveries based on traffic patterns, time constraints and other factors.
• Maintaining contact with the Fleet department to ensure that all deliveries arrive within specified timeline.
• Performing routine light maintenance on vehicles, including cleanliness, checking lights, levels, and tyre pressures, and completing daily Fleet walkaround checks.
• Ensuring documentation such as delivery notes is up to date and accurate.
• Communicating with sites about delivery status.
• Keeping track of fuel usage and refuelling vehicles when necessary.
• Covering Fleet holiday/sickness and adhoc jobs when required.

Skills

Delivery driving

Full UK Driving licence

Time management

Planning

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Job description

GEL Engineering in Stroud is seeking a Fleet Driver to join the Fleet department for delivery and collection duties across sites. You will manage handovers, maintain vehicle documentation, and support timely logistics operations.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence and reliable time management, with responsibilities including route planning, routine vehicle checks, and hands-on maintenance as needed.