Van Driver - Hire Desk Support

Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited; Hurn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire equipment provider in Hurn is looking for a Hire Team member to assist the Hire Manager with day-to-day operations, support customers at the Hire Desk, and manage the delivery and collection of hire equipment. Candidates should have a clean UK driving licence and a strong work ethic. Training will be provided for specific tasks. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Market-leading annual bonus

Discounts in ToolStation and Travis Perkins

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Sharesave scheme

Colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group

Qualifications

• Experience in the Plant and Hire industry is advantageous.
• Highly adaptable and resilient with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hire Manager in daily operations.
• Book in and out hire equipment using computer systems.
• Deliver and collect tools and equipment from customer locations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Adaptability

Knowledge of electrical equipment

Education

Clean UK driving licence

Job description

As a valued member of the Hire Team at our Travis Perkins Christchurch branch, you'll play an important role in supporting our Hire Manager, assisting customers at the Hire Desk, and delivering and collecting hire equipment from customer sites. You'll receive full training on the mechanical and electrical processes involved in repairing, testing, and maintaining tools and equipment to our high Travis Perkins Hire standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive full training to ensure all tools and hire equipment are tested, safe for use, and available for customers.
• Support the Hire Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the department.
• Be computer literate to book in and out Hire equipment.
• Deliver and collect a wide range of tools and equipment to and from customer locations.
• Build strong customer relationships, using your developing product knowledge to understand their needs, offer expert guidance, and confidently recommend suitable alternatives.
• Work safely at all times, following all Hire processes, procedures, audits, and inspection requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the Plant and Hire Industry or a good understanding of electrical, petrol and diesel equipment would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Highly adaptable, resilient, and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.
• Experience in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Career focused and want to build a career to become a key player in the success of a large PLC.

Development & Support

Being part of the hire team in Travis Perkins gives you a fantastic opportunity to excel and to continue to develop. We support you with a development plan that embraces our values.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Benefits (market‑leading annual bonus, discounts in ToolStation and Travis Perkins).
• Contributory pension.
• Life assurance.
• Sharesave scheme.
• Group wide colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group (including Toolstation) and online discounts at leading retailers.

Inclusivity Statement

We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. You be you, it makes us, us.