Driver

Speedy Hire Plc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire equipment company in Leeds is seeking a Delivery Driver to operate a 3.5 ton flatbed van for local deliveries. This role is key to the operation and requires a full UK driving licence and strong customer focus. Ideal candidates are independent, community-minded, and enjoy outdoor work. The company offers flexible working hours, 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, a pension scheme, and training opportunities. Apply promptly as the position may close early due to high interest.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated.
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 ton flatbed van, delivering hire equipment around the local area.
• Act as the face of the business and represent its vision, mission, and values.

Skills

Driving licence

Good knowledge of the local area

Strong customer focus

Experience driving within the UK

Ability to support the business unit/team

Job description

Working hours

Flexible hours available this includes job shares/ amended hours, we will consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!

Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00 (42 hours per week)

Role

Driver 3.5ton

Location - Leeds

About the role

the role of Delivery Driver is a busy and productive role. You will be driving a 3.5 ton flatbed van, delivering hire equipment around the local area.This role is vital to our operation; you will be the face of our business and a representation of our vision, mission and values.

What you’ll need:

• Driving licence
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Strong customer focus
• Experience driving within the UK
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

A bit about you:

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Additional information

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Career progression

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Application information

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles withinThe Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Policies

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

EEO statement

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.