Driver 3.5ton with Towing

Speedy Hire Plc.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is looking for a Driver 3.5ton with Towing to deliver equipment in the Lancaster area. The successful candidate will have a driving licence with towing ability and excellent customer focus. The role involves operating a 3.5 ton flatbed van, working flexible hours (Mon - Fri). Benefits include 26 days holiday, pension scheme, and career development opportunities. Be a vital part of a commitment to delivering excellent service and community support.

Benefits

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Driving licence with towing ability is essential.
• It's important to have a solid knowledge of the local area.
• Customer-focused approach is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hire equipment around the local area using a 3.5 ton van.
• Be the face of the business and represent the company values.

Skills

Driving licence with towing ability

Good knowledge of the local area

Strong customer focus

Experience driving within the UK

Job description

Role Overview

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

Role: Driver 3.5ton with Towing

Location: Lancaster

Days of work: Mon - Fri

Times: 07:30 - 17:00, 42 hours per week

Role Description

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job! Based in Lancaster, the role of Delivery Driver is a busy and productive role. You will be driving a 3.5 ton flatbed van with trailer, 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.

Requirements

• Driving licence with towing ability
• 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.

Desired Qualities

• 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

Benefits

• 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: offers for shopping across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling

Work Life Balance

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. 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 Development

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

Application

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 within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

Link to our policies in line with our ESG Governance: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

Equal Opportunity 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.