Van Driver/Valet

Dawsongroup; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave allowance 24 days

Birthday leave

Bank holidays

Funded training

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Internal progression

Job summary

Dawsongroup is seeking a hands-on Van Driver/Valet to join our branch team. The role combines driving, vehicle preparation and customer interaction within a busy branch environment.

You will deliver and collect vehicles, inspect their condition, clean to standard and perform basic maintenance. Full training is provided, with a focus on safety and quality checks across daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Professional and courteous approach when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Good attention to detail when checking vehicle condition and presentation.
• Willingness to learn, with full training provided across the role.
• Ability to follow Health and Safety policies and procedures consistently.
• Practical and reliable approach to completing agreed daily targets and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting vehicles from customer sites, locations and Dawsongroup branches.
• Inspecting vehicles on collection and return, checking for damage and ensuring they are ready for hire.
• Cleaning vehicles inside and out to the Dawsongroup standard.
• Carrying out minor repairs and adjustments, alongside general yard maintenance.
• Completing electronic documentation and reporting major concerns to the Branch Manager.

Skills

Customer interaction

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Willingness to learn

Reliable/work ethic

Job description

Are you a Van Driver, Valet, Driver or someone looking for a hands-on role within the Vans industry? Our Van Driver/Valet role could be exactly what you have been looking for, combining driving, vehicle preparation, customer interaction and practical work within a busy branch environment.

• Delivering and collecting vehicles from customer sites, locations and surrounding Dawsongroup branches.
• Inspecting vehicles on collection and return, checking for damage and ensuring they are ready for hire.
• Cleaning vehicles inside and out to the Dawsongroup standard.
• Carrying out minor repairs and adjustments, alongside general yard maintenance.
• Completing electronic documentation and reporting major concerns to the Branch Manager.

About You

You will be someone who takes pride in doing a job properly, communicates professionally and enjoys having variety in your working day. Whether you have worked with vehicles before or are bringing transferable skills from another hands-on or customer-facing environment, we want to hear from you.

• A professional and courteous approach when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Good attention to detail when checking vehicle condition and presentation.
• A willingness to learn, with full training provided across the role.
• The ability to follow Health and Safety policies and procedures consistently.
• A practical and reliable approach to completing agreed daily targets and quality checks.

Not sure you meet every requirement? Don't rule yourself out. We value potential, transferable skills and the right attitude, so if this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been operating in asset rental for over 50 years, providing commercial vehicles and other assets to customers across a range of industries. We are a people-focused business that values integrity, customer service, compliance, development and creating safe, fulfilling and rewarding careers.

• A business committed to solving customers' challenges and providing smarter asset solutions.
• A culture built around Grow together, Re-imagine Tomorrow, Own your Actions, Work Smarter, Think bigger and Harbour Humility.
• A strong focus on developing our people and supporting internal progression.
• A business committed to assessing and improving its environmental impact.
• A workplace where inclusion, wellbeing and opportunity matter.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future

This is a practical role where you can build your knowledge of vehicles, develop new skills and become an important part of the branch team. Alongside full training, you will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities designed to support you both at work and beyond.

• 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Funded training and internal progression pathways, nationally and worldwide.
• 2x Life assurance scheme and long-term incentives.
• Cycle to work schemes, seasonal gifts and wellbeing and mental health support.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within a long-established asset rental business.

Our people are our greatest asset. If you are ready to build your skills, grow your career and become part of a business that genuinely values its people, we would love to hear from you.

The company

Dawsongroup is a leading provider of asset rental, leasing, and management solutions across the UK, Europe, and beyond, offering a diverse portfolio from temperature control and transport to materials handling, specialist vehicles, and modular buildings. At the heart of its approach is the Smarter Asset Strategy, enabling businesses to access and optimise assets without the financial risks of ownership, supporting scalability, efficiency, and financial control.

With deep industry expertise, operational excellence, and a focus on innovation, Dawsongroup helps customers boost productivity, resilience, and sustainability to stay competitive in a changing marketplace.

"What I enjoy most about my role is the variety that each day brings and the chance to work collaboratively with such a supportive and knowledgeable team. We work well together, always willing to help one another, and it's rewarding to be part of a team that is focused on delivering great results while maintaining a positive and enjoyable working environment."

"Since joining Dawsongroup in 2008, I've progressed from Trainee Fleet Quality Controller to Area Sales Manager. The business has continually invested in my development, opening doors to new opportunities and challenges. It's a company where hard work is recognised and career progression is genuinely achievable."

• Head of Commercial Operations – EMC

"One of the things I value most about working at Dawsongroup is the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real difference. I've been trusted with new challenges, improvement projects and initiatives that benefit colleagues and customers. It's a rewarding environment that encourages innovation, ownership and long-term career development."