PTS Driver 3.5 ton

City Plumbing; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plumbing supplier in the UK is seeking a Multi Drop Driver to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering products efficiently. The role demands a clean driving license for vehicles up to 3.5 tons and previous experience as a multi-drop driver. You will maintain vehicle safety standards, engage with customers, and support branch operations. This position offers great benefits including bonuses, flexible working options, and the opportunity for personal growth within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers

Life assurance

Extended family policy

Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme

Complete induction and professional growth

Financial education and loans

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence for a vehicle of up to 3.5 ton.
• Previous experience as a multi-drop driver.
• Knowledge of plumbing and heating products is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety of yourself and your vehicle.
• Ensure the maintenance and condition of your vehicle.
• Report any issues or incidents to your line manager.
• Comply with transport compliance law and regulations.
• Support the Branch Manager by achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Maintain high standards by providing a first-class service.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to support branch colleagues

Job description

Overview

Come and join us as a Multi Drop Driver to help us grow, deliver sales and exceed customer expectations.

As a 3.5 ton Driver, you’ll be committed to delivering an outstanding level of service. You will be professional, driven, and enthusiastic. The 3.5 ton Driver role reports to the branch management team and will provide the highest level of service to internal and external customers, delivering products to our customers against tight deadlines. As a PTS 3.5 ton Driver you will interact with customers, delivering goods and solving any problems that arise. Our 3.5 ton Drivers are a fundamental part of our branch teams and may be required to help out in branch operations, serving on the trade counter and dealing with customers over the telephone to maximize sales at every opportunity. You’ll naturally promote and embrace our inclusive team environment and we’re sure you’ll have some fun along the way!

Please note, this role requires you to have the appropriate driving licence with previous experience as a multi‑drop driver of vehicles up to 3.5 ton.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety of yourself and your vehicle.
• Ensure the maintenance and condition of your vehicle.
• Report any issues or incidents to your line manager.
• Comply with transport compliance law and regulations.
• Support the Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager by achieving and exceeding sales targets at optimum margins.
• Maintain high standards by creating and maintaining a loyal customer base and providing a first‑class service.
• Assisting with general duties within the branch such as serving customers on the trade counter, telesales, and ensuring the housekeeping standards are maintained both on the trade counter and in warehousing.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence for a vehicle of up to 3.5 ton.
• Previous experience as a multi‑drop driver.
• Knowledge of plumbing and heating products is an advantage.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to support branch colleagues.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
• Life assurance
• Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
• Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other
• Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
• Financial education and loans
• Flexible working options
• A business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self
• And more!

EEO Statement

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it.

Background Check

We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.