Van Driver

Travis Perkins plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Travis Perkins as a Van Driver in Cambridge and play a crucial role in delivering equipment and providing excellent customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career progression. You'll be an integral part of a team focused on safety and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates are adaptable, resilient, and possess a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Performance-based bonus

Save-As-You-Earn & Buy-As-You-Earn schemes

Generous contributory pension scheme

Exclusive discounts across various Group businesses

Wellbeing support

MyPerks discounts at top retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in plant or hire industry is a plus.
• Basic understanding of electrical, petrol, and diesel equipment is advantageous.
• Must have a full clean UK driving license (3.5t).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect a wide range of tools and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all mechanical and electrical processes.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide expert advice.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Adaptability

Resilience

Driving

Job description

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Van Driver - Cambridge

Permanent - Full Time - 44.5 Hours per week - Monday-Friday + Saturdays

Who are we?

We are Travis Perkins Hire. With 250 locations nationwide, we're proud to be part of the Travis Perkins family. Whether it's tool, plant, and equipment hire, powered access, waste management, or welfare hire, we've got our customers covered at every stage of their project. Need advice, safety training, or a demo? We're always ready to help. Hiring with us is simple — we tailor the price to suit our customers, offering a reliable delivery and collection service they can count on. Quick jobs or tough jobs, we get it sorted.

What you’ll be doing?

You’ll work closely with the Hire Manager to ensure compliance with all mechanical and electrical processes related to the repair and testing of tools and equipment, maintaining the Travis Perkins Hire standard.

• You’ll assist your Hire Manager in managing all aspects of the Hire Department and business, ensuring that all equipment is fully repaired, tested, and safe for hire.
• Your role will include delivering and collecting a wide range of tools and equipment to and from our customers.
• With your growing knowledge of our products and services, you’ll be a key contact for customers, building strong relationships, understanding their needs, and offering expert advice while recommending alternatives to maximise sales and profitability.
• You'll have the opportunity to be trained on the tool hire department to further provide excellent customer service.
• Safety is our priority, so you will follow all Hire processes and procedures, including audits and inspections.
  
  

Who you are?

Experience in the plant or hire industry is not essential, though it would be advantageous. A basic understanding of electrical, petrol, and diesel equipment is also a plus. More importantly, if you’re eager to learn and develop, we’re looking for transferable skills like excellent customer service and sales experience.

• You are adaptable, resilient, and determined, with a high level of energy and drive.
• You thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and enjoy active work
• You’re an experience driver with a full clean UK licence (3.5t)
• You’re career-focused and keen to develop a long-term, rewarding career, with opportunities for progression within the company.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

Being a Van Driver with Travis Perkins offers a great opportunity to excel and advance through our award-winning apprenticeships and development programs.

• Competitive annual salary
• Performance-based bonus to reward your hard work
• Save-As-You-Earn & Buy-As-You-Earn schemes for smart financial growth
• Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future
• Exclusive discounts across various Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation
• Wellbeing support to keep you feeling at your best
• MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
  
  

How to Apply?

Ready to be part of something big?

Apply now and join a company that genuinely values its people.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. Whatever your background, we believe in providing everyone with an equal chance to succeed.

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