Driver - Croydon

GAP Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in the UK seeks a Driver for their Plant and Tool division. You'll be responsible for the timely delivery and collection of hire equipment while ensuring excellent customer service at all times. Key qualifications include significant driving experience and a full UK driving licence. The role offers competitive salary, various benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness support

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within a driving role delivering and collecting equipment from customer sites.
• Experience in towing and a digital tachograph card are desirable.
• An understanding of Health & Safety protocols and the ability to follow these guidelines in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Loading, delivery and collection of hire equipment to and from customer sites.
• Carrying out hire equipment demonstrations when on customer sites.
• Ensuring all relevant checks and administration for the hire are completed accurately.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

United Kingdom, London, Croydon Plant & Tools

Location

Unit 3, Therapia Trading Estate, Greenland Way, London, CR04TD

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us?

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small power tools to companies within the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

The duties of our Drivers include the loading, delivery and collection of 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 UK driving licence
• Experience in towing and a digital tachograph card are desirable
• 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 always 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 think you fit the profile we would love to hear from you!

All you have to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we can take it from there.

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