Driver

GAP Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Manchester is seeking a professional driver to manage the delivery and collection of equipment. The role requires significant experience, a valid driver's license, and a strong understanding of health and safety protocols. You will ensure that equipment is well-maintained and conduct demonstrations as necessary. Competitive salary, generous leave, and various employee benefits are part of the package. Join us to help support and grow our operations across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a driving role delivering and collecting equipment.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Ability to follow Health & Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and collect hire equipment to and from customer sites.
• Ensure equipment is checked and maintained to the highest standards.
• Carry out hire equipment demonstrations when required.

Skills

Driving experience in a similar environment

Understanding of Health & Safety protocols

Excellent customer service skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Our nationwide Lifting division hires a range of equipment including hoists, slings and winches to companies within the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

Working in the heart of the depot you will also be responsible for keeping all areas clean and tidy day in day out and ensuring that any equipment leaving the depot has been checked and maintained to the highest standards. You will also load, deliver and collect hire equipment to and from the customer sites in a timely and professional manner. When on customer sites, there may be a requirement to carry out hire equipment demonstration and Drivers must ensure that all relevant checks and administration involved for the hire are completed accurately.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving experience in a similar environment, driving responsibly and safely within the law at all times.

About You

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience working within a driving role delivering and collecting equipment from customer sites
• Full driving licence is essential
• An understanding of Health & Safety protocols and the ability to follow these guidelines in the workplace
• Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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