Tool Hire Driver

Tool Hire Driver

We are currently looking for a Delivery Driver for a leading National Tool & Plant Hire Company, who is a major supplier for the construction industry.

Our client is a national tool hire organisation, which offers exceptional training, career development, job diversity, as well as long term stability. To be successful in the position of Driver, it is required that you have skills and experience in the following areas:

Essential Skills

ESSENTIAL you have a Full UK Driving License.
ESSENTIAL you have BE on your license (3.5t+trailer).
ESSENTIAL you have a Digi Tacho Card
ESSENTIAL you are used to towing.
ESSENTIAL you have construction sector / builder’s merchants or plant/tool hire exposure, as a van driver.

Responsibilities

You will be delivering goods promptly and safely to customers and other branches, planning your daily routes to maximise efficiency and costs
You will need to have a wide, up to date knowledge of construction related tools and equipment for hire.
You will need to demonstrate appropriate use of equipment.
You will be completing all paperwork such as delivery notes and tests logs accurately along with collecting cash and payment from customers as appropriate.
You will be required to pass on any leads or potential opportunities to the Branch, reporting back site activity to aid sales
You will be required to give advice and help to customers when on site, and provide solutions to queries.

You will also be required to comply with the following:

Legal requirements such as Transport rules, Road Traffic Act, driving safely and professionally.
Health and Safety regulations such as vehicle maintenance, maintenance and efficiency of loading area, loads equipment safely, ensures strapped appropriately and will need to keep up to date with safety requirements.
Appropriate and relevant procedures.

Desired Attributes:

You will need to be courteous, polite and professional to all customers, recognising the importance of therole in terms of customer service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven construction sector based Van Driver who is keen to work for the market leader.

Please do not hesitate in forwarding an up to date CV.

Disclaimer: This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Barker Ross Recruitment only operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently a resident and eligible to work in the UK.

Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification within 7 days unfortunately your application has not been successful but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.