Service Driver

GAP Group; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in the UK is seeking a Driver for their Welfare Services division. The role involves loading, delivering, and collecting portable welfare units while ensuring high standards of service. Ideal candidates will have significant driving experience, relevant licenses, and strong customer service skills. The position includes various benefits such as competitive salary, generous leave policy, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within a driving role delivering and collecting equipment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols.
• Experience in towing.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and collect hire equipment to and from customer sites.
• Conduct hire equipment demonstrations when necessary.
• Service, clean, and maintain portable toilets and welfare units.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Category B+E or C1+E driving licence

Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed

Tools

Digital tachograph card

Job description

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

The Role:

Our Welfare Services division hires a range of portable chemical toilets and ADA approved wheelchair access units alongside mobile eco welfare units.

The duties of our Drivers include the loading, delivery and collection of 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 Drivers must ensure that all relevant checks and administration involved for the hire are completed accurately. The Driver will also be responsible for the service, cleaning and maintenance of portable toilets and welfare units.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving experience in a similar environment, driving responsibly and safely within the law at all times.

Applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience working within a driving role delivering and collecting equipment from customer sites
• Category B+E or C1+E driving licence and Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed
• Experience in towing and a digital tachograph card are essential
• An understanding of Health & Safety protocols and the ability to follow these guidelines in the workplace
• Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail

GAP Hire Solutions now has 11 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. 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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