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Vp plc; Pennington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank Holidays off

Salary sacrifice pension

Life Assurance 3x salary

Cycle to work scheme

Long service recognition

My VP discounts

Discounts on HP products

EE mobile discounts

Health Shield

Job summary

Groundforce, part of the VP Group, is seeking a Driver/Technician for our busy depot to handle receipt, preparation, testing and despatch of equipment, and to deliver, demonstrate, and collect specialist gear to customers and suppliers. You will ensure safe, professional, on-time service and support depot operations with strong customer focus.

The role combines equipment maintenance, driving, and customer interaction to ensure smooth service delivery, with responsibilities including vehicle

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence is required.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are essential.
• Educated to a reasonable standard.
• Knowledge of the local area is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain and check equipment effectively.
• Experience in or awareness of the tool or hire industry is desirable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and follow procedures.
• Commitment to safe working practices and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, demonstrate, and collect equipment safely and professionally.
• Liaise with sales and depot teams to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain and service equipment to minimum quality standards.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Keep the depot organised, clean, and secure.
• Complete hire documentation accurately and on time.
• Identify potential new customers or sites and notify your line manager.
• Load and transport equipment safely in line with legislation.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report concerns.
• Carry out other duties to support depot operations.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Numeracy & literacy

Education to reasonable standard

Local area knowledge

Equipment maintenance & checks

Industry experience (tool/hire)

Customer service skills

Paperwork accuracy

Safe working practices

Job description

An excellent opportunity has come up for you to join our busy depot as a Driver/Technician. In this role, your main day to day duties will revolve around the receipt, preparation, testing and despatching of our equipment. Whilst these will be your main priorities, you will also be on hand to deliver, demonstrate, and collect specialist equipment to and from customers, suppliers, and other businesses within the Vp Group as and when required. You’ll ensure all activities are carried out safely, professionally, and on time, helping maintain our strong reputation for customer service.

This hands‑on role combines equipment maintenance, driving, and customer interaction to ensure smooth and reliable service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, demonstrate, and collect equipment safely and professionally
• Liaise with sales and depot teams to meet customer requirements
• Maintain and service all equipment to minimum quality standards
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects
• Keep the depot organised, clean, and secure
• Complete all start and finish of hire documentation accurately and on time
• Identify potential new customers or sites and alert your line manager
• Load and transport equipment safely in compliance with legislation
• Follow all company health and safety procedures and report any concerns
• Carry out any other reasonable duties to support depot operations

What We’re Looking For

• Valid UK driving licence
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Educated to a reasonable standard
• Knowledge of the local area
• Ability to maintain and check equipment effectively
• Experience in or awareness of the tool or hire industry (desirable)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and follow procedures
• Commitment to safe working practices and company policies

What We Can Offer You

• Bank Holidays automatically off
• Closed between Christmas and New Year
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little Bit About Us

Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.

Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one‑stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.

At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.

Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Join Groundforce, where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

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.