Van Driver & Collections And Deliveries

The Best Connection; Hove; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is currently looking for a Collection and Delivery Driver in Hove. The role involves delivering and installing healthcare equipment in homes and related locations. Required qualifications include a full UK driving licence and strong customer service skills. Training will be provided, and the job has potential to become permanent. Benefits include weekly pay, 28 days paid annual leave, and a company pension scheme. Flexibility is necessary due to the on-call rota.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Online payslips

28 days paid annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Rewards scheme with exclusive perks

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience in a fast-paced environment is preferable, though training will be provided.
• A full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of two years is required.
• Ability to load and unload heavy goods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery, installation, and collection of healthcare equipment.
• Involvement in servicing and repair of equipment.
• Ability to carry out adaptations in customer's homes, such as installation of grab rails.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Professional communication skills

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.