Service Driver

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

Job summary

A leading hire services company in the UK is seeking a Driver to join their Welfare Services division. The successful candidate will be responsible for the loading, delivery, and collection of hire equipment like portable toilets and welfare units. Ideal applicants should possess significant driving experience, a relevant driving licence, and excellent customer service skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in towing is essential.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols required.
• Minimum of 35 hours completed for Driver CPC.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and collect hire equipment to/from customer sites.
• Carry out hire equipment demonstration on customer sites.
• Ensure all relevant checks and administration are completed.

Skills

Significant experience working within a driving role

Excellent customer service skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Category B+E or C1+E driving licence and Driver CPC

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 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 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. 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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