Valet/Van Driver

Dawsongroup; Ipstones; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Life assurance

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Dawsongroup is hiring a Van Driver/Valet in the UK. You will inspect, prepare and clean vehicles to the Dawsongroup standard, with full training provided.

You will carry out small maintenance tasks, collect or deliver drivers, documents and parts, and keep the yard tidy while adhering to health and safety requirements. A full, valid UK driving licence is required, and training plus progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence required.
• Careful and organised approach to vehicle inspections, cleaning and maintenance.
• Experience in vehicle cleaning is useful but not essential.
• Good communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Clean vehicles inside and out to the standard for hire.
• Inspect vehicles, record usage and identify cleaning, repair or maintenance needs.
• Carry out small mechanical tasks with training provided.
• Collect or deliver drivers, documents and parts as required.
• Keep the yard organised, clean and safe following health and safety rules.

Skills

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

About this Role

Are you a Van Driver, Valet, Driver/Valeter or someone who takes pride in keeping vehicles in great condition? As a Van Driver/Valet, you will inspect, prepare and clean vehicles to the Dawsongroup standard, with full training provided.

• Clean vehicles inside and out, ensuring they are presented ready for hire.
• Inspect vehicles, record usage and identify cleaning, repair or maintenance requirements.
• Carry out small mechanical tasks, such as replacing mirror glass, with training provided.
• Collect or deliver drivers, documents and parts when required.
• Keep the yard organised, clean and safe while following health and safety requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail and can work independently while maintaining a consistently high standard. You will need a full, valid UK driving licence, but you do not need to tick every box to be considered, transferable skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn matter too.

• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• A careful and organised approach to vehicle inspections, cleaning and general maintenance.
• Previous vehicle cleaning experience would be useful, but is not essential.
• Good communication skills and a professional, courteous approach with customers and colleagues.
• Comfortable carrying out routine cleaning, maintenance and vehicle checks.

About Us

Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer is part of Dawsongroup, a leading asset rental and contract hire business supporting customers with a wide range of commercial assets. We focus on solving customer challenges through quality assets, strong service and local teams who understand the needs of the businesses they support.

• A long-established family business with a strong heritage in asset rental.
• Supporting customers across the UK and internationally.
• A customer-focused organisation built around solving challenges.
• A business that invests in its people, assets and infrastructure.
• A culture focused on integrity, compliance and doing things the right way.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future

This is a practical role where you can build your knowledge of vehicles, maintenance and asset rental while developing your career with Dawsongroup. We provide training, progression opportunities and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and outside it.

• Funded training and internal progression pathways.
• 2x life assurance scheme, wellbeing and mental health support.
• 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Cycle to work schemes and seasonal gifts.
• Long-term incentives and opportunities across Dawsongroup.

Our people are our greatest asset. If you are looking for a practical role where you can learn, contribute and build your future, we would love to hear from you.