Construction Equipment Delivery Driver – Rochester

Are you looking for a career with opportunities for training and advancement? Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Do you want to join a well-established company with a professional, engaging and supportive culture?

The Hireman is an independent tool hire company providing construction equipment services to professional contractors working in London and the Home Counties. Established in 1985, we have a successful 39-year track record, and we pride ourselves on going out of our way to help our customers. Operating from four strategically located depots in Canning Town, Wembley, Croydon and Rochester we currently employ over 100 people, and have plans to grow the business substantially over the next ten years.

What will I be doing?

As part of our brand-new depot-based team in Kent, you will deliver construction equipment in a 3.5 tonne van to our customers in-and-around Kent and surrounding areas. This role will allow you to learn about our business, our range of equipment, and the industry.

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van
• Delivering and collecting construction equipment
• Administrating basic paperwork
• Dealing with and building relationships with our customers
• Learning our range of equipment and the industry

Support and training are provided every step of the way, and we have an extremely successful track record of promoting from within, with over 40% of our people now working in a different role from when they started. Depending on your progress, skills and preferences, you will have the opportunity to advance into a warehouse, workshop or office role.

What do I need?

• Customer service experience from either the construction industry, building materials/supplies, equipment, plant, power tools, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, motor vehicles or farming.
• A good work ethic with honesty and integrity
• Enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• A positive, proactive, and flexible approach
• To be a confident, calm, and safe driver
• Enjoy being active and outdoors
• Have a UK/EU manual driving licence, with no more than 3 points

What are we offering you?

• Salary starting from £26,770 per annum (reviewed regularly)
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Health cash plan
• An enhanced contributory workplace pension scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after five full years’ service
• Working hours of 7.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Company workwear, including PPE
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks in the depot
• Free equipment loans and staff discount on purchases
• Regular social events including annual summer and Christmas parties
• A turkey at Christmas (or other seasonal gift)

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