Are you looking for a rewarding career in the automotive industry?
At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses. In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are now recruiting for a Van Driver to join our PartsHub.
You will be responsible for delivering parts to customers and assisting with promotion of parts sales and identifying new market opportunities.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.30pm and the salary is £12.60 per hour + bonus.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
The main duties of the role are:
· Deliver parts according to the routine delivery schedules and in response to ad hoc requests, ensuring that all deliveries are made by agreed times
· Maintain a record of all van sales
· Maximise parts sales and be aware of new business opportunities
· Collect parts, where necessary, from other suppliers
· Receive payment or charge to account items delivered to customers
· Handle customer enquiries swiftly, courteously and efficiently
· Check parts returns against customer return sheet prior to collection and return to hub
To be effective in this role, you will have:
· Good geographical knowledge of Scotland.
· Previous experience of working in a driving role.
· Excellent communication skills.
A Driving licence is essential for this role.
Previous experience in a Stores or Parts rolewould be advantageous but is not essential.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.
***NO AGENCIES PLEASE***
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 38.75 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: On the road
