Driver Category C

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

Job summary

A leading hire services provider in Greater London is seeking a Driver Category C for its operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering equipment across the local area and must possess a full UK driving licence along with strong customer service skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package including 26 days holiday, life assurance, and career progression opportunities. Join a team that values work-life balance and supports your wellbeing through various initiatives.

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 (EAP)

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Experience driving in urban areas is essential.
• A strong commitment to customer service is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hire equipment around the local area in a timely manner.
• Act as the face of the business during deliveries.
• Support the business unit in achieving the ESG Strategy.

Skills

Driving licence

Good knowledge of the local area

Strong customer focus

Experience driving within the UK

Job description

Overview

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!

Role

Job Title - Driver Category C

Location - Old Kent Road, London

Working hours - Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 17:00 - 42 hours per week

Responsibilities

Based in Old Kent Road, London the role of Driver Category C is a busy and productive role. You will be 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 will 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.

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 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

Work life balance and progression

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

Important 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 within The 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.

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

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.