Van Driver Collections and Deliveries

The Best Connection Group Limited; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Collection and Delivery Driver in Eastbourne. The role involves delivering, installing, and collecting community healthcare equipment in various settings. Essential qualifications include a full UK driving license, excellent customer service skills, and some DIY ability. The position offers weekly pay, 28 days of paid annual leave, and a chance to become permanent after 12 weeks. Flexibility for weekend and emergency on-call duties is required.

Benefits

Weekly pay

28 days Paid Annual Leave

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Rewards scheme with exclusive perks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment is preferable.
• A full UK driving license held for a minimum of two years.
• Previous van driving experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, install, and collect community healthcare equipment.
• Service and repair equipment.
• Carry out adaptations in customers' homes.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Professional communication

Basic DIY skills

Job description

We are currently looking for a Collection and Delivery Driver in the Hove area

If you are a team player, looking for a rewarding role then please read on.........

You will be responsible for the delivery, installation and collection of community healthcare equipment within people's homes and associated locations such as care homes, hospitals and schools across East Sussex. This equipment ranges from crutches to walking frames to more complex equipment e.g. hoists and beds.

Full training will be given, after which you will be involved in the servicing and repair of equipment as well be able to carry out adaptations in customer's homes such as installation of grab rails.

There is a chance for this role to become permanent after 12 weeks for the right candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous relevant experience within a fast paced environment is preferable however full training will be provided
• A full UK driving licence, held for a minimum two years
• Previous van driving experience is preferable
• You must be able to load and unload goods, some of which may be heavy
• Excellent customer service and professional communication skills are essential
• Due to the adaptations side of the role, basic DIY skills would be advantageous
• 1 in 4 weekend rota & emergency on call rota so flexibility is required

Working for The Best Connection

• Weekly pay- you will be paid every Friday
• Online Payslips
• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Pension contribution

What can we offer you?- when a perm member of staff

• £25,472.99 per annum
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am - 17:00 - plus on-call on a rota basis
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus optional 5 unpaid days
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• A rewards scheme - 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets

For more information on this role or any other driving role call Louise or Jodie at The Best Connection Worthing

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.