FTH Hire Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent plant and tool hire companies in the UK, with 19 depots across the South of England, Wales and Scotland. As a result of our ambitious growth plans, we are looking to add additional high calibre people to our growing business.
Our plant hire fleet is replaced every 12 – 18 months, ensuring customers are always hiring machines that are modern, efficient, and reliable. At FTH Hire Group we want our wealth of experience to work for our customers and we provide a personal service, backed by detailed technical and safety advice.
We have an exciting opportunity for a tool hire driver/yardperson in our Southampton depot. You will be required to collect and deliver to meet deadlines, whilst working safely and efficiently. Confident in securing loads and driving various items of small tools and plant equipment and towing a trailer.
To be suited to this role you will have experience of driving a van for work and have a willing and enthusiastic character.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for a 3.5t Driver/Yardperson:
- Must hold a full current driving licence and experience towing a trailer
- Should have good geographical knowledge of Southampton and surrounding areas within a 50 Mile radius
- Collection and delivery of goods as stated on paperwork
- Support of trade counter staff in ferrying on and off hires to and from workshop and yard
- Ensure the yard and warehouse is always swept and clean
- Safe storage of spares, Hire and Sales Stock
- Report any vehicle defects to management
- Must be fit and active as you will be loading and unloading machinery from the van
- Some experience of operating plant machinery would be an advantage
- Tacho card preferred
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Pension - auto enrolment
- Sales bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus scheme
- Perk Box
- Birthday gift
5 day weeks, working hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£29,500.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Loyalty bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Are you happy working in a physically demanding role?
- Have you previous experience in a similar role?
- Do you have a valid DCPC and Tacho card?
- Can you commute to Southampton for 7am every day?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 3.5yardSOUTH
