Our client, a long-established family firm with a network of branches in the South and East of England, that supply machinery and services to the agricultural, construction and professional ground care machinery markets, are looking for a Yard Person/ Delivery Driver , to be based at their branch in Albourne, West Sussex.
On Offer:
- Full-time permanent role
- Working Hours: 39 hours per week 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch)
- Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39 hours Monday to Friday
- Immediate starts available
- Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience.
- 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
- Workplace pension / Life assurance (2 x salary) Country store staff discount / Company sick pay scheme / Flu jabs and employee referral scheme.
Main Purpose of the Role:
Reporting to the Service Manager, in this varied hands-on role combining yard duties, manual labour work and vehicle driving, you will play a key part in the presentation of the depot, as well as supporting the delivery and collection of machinery and/or parts within a defined geographic area.
Duties and Responsibilities the Yard Person/ Delivery Driver:
- Safely load and unload machinery using appropriate equipment and tie-down methods (Training can be provided).
- Drive various vehicles including a 3.5T flatbed van to collect / deliver goods to customers, following designated routes to ensure efficiency and punctuality.
- Carry out general ground s maintenance such as mowing, strimmer and leaf blowing.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and perform basic maintenance checks to ensure safety standards are met.
- Support the stores team including relocation of stock from goods inwards areas to containers.
- Complete all delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records of trips and deliveries.
- Carry out basic assembly tasks such as building of wheelbarrows, etc.
- Assist customers with their purchases / or repairs of horticultural machinery, providing a friendly professional service.
- Ensure all health and safety protocols are followed during transportation and handling of machinery.
- Carry out additional yard duties as instructed such as painting, drain clearance, sweeping.
To Be Considered:
- Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points preferred).
- Trailer Towing Experience (Licence Entitlement preferred).
- Previous experience in a similar delivery or driving role.
- Good understanding of safe loading / unloading practices and securing of machinery.
- Physically fit and capable of handling machinery and performing manual labour tasks.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work varying hours, including early starts or late finishes when long-distance trips are required.
- Experience in horticultural, agricultural, or construction sectors (desirable).
- Forklift Licence or any other relevant qualifications (desirable).
- Good geographical knowledge of East & West Sussex (desirable).
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