Van Driver

Allied Vehicles Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist vehicle manufacturer in Scotland is seeking a Van Driver to deliver parts and assist with sales promotion. The role involves maintaining delivery schedules, maximizing parts sales, and responding to customer inquiries. Ideal candidates will have good geographical knowledge of Scotland and previous driving experience. This full-time position offers £12.60 per hour plus bonuses, generous leave, and numerous benefits including health support and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays

Financial Security: Group life scheme and annual profit share

24/7 Health Support: Virtual GP services

On-site cafeteria

Cycle-to-work scheme

After-sales discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a driving role.
• Previous experience in a Stores or Parts role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parts according to routine schedules and ad hoc requests.
• Maintain a record of all van sales.
• Maximise parts sales and identify new business opportunities.
• Collect parts from other suppliers when necessary.
• Check parts returns against customer return sheet.

Skills

Good geographical knowledge of Scotland

Excellent communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Job Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the automotive industry? At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses. In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance, and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.

Role Summary

We are now recruiting for a Van Driver to join our Parts Hub. You will be responsible for delivering parts to customers and assisting with promotion of parts sales and identifying new market opportunities.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm and the salary is £12.60 per hour + bonus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parts according to the routine delivery schedules and in response to ad hoc requests, ensuring that all deliveries are made by agreed times
• Maintain a record of all van sales
• Maximise parts sales and be aware of new business opportunities
• Collect parts, where necessary, from other suppliers
• Receive payment or charge to account items delivered to customers
• Handle customer enquiries swiftly, courteously and efficiently
• Check parts returns against customer return sheet prior to collection and return to hub

Requirements

• Good geographical knowledge of Scotland
• Previous experience of working in a driving role
• Excellent communication skills
• Driving licence is essential for this role
• Previous experience in a Stores or Parts role would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Financial Security: Group life scheme and annual profit share
• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions
• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions 24/7/365
• Industry‑leading perks and discounts, holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV
• Free staff parking and on‑site cafeteria
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme to save on commute
• Frequent learning opportunities for professional growth
• After‑sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family
• Recognition and rewards: company values and long‑service awards programme

Other Information

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative and to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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