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• Vacancy Title
• Class 2 Driver
• Company
• HSS Hire
• Reference Number
• 3493
• Location
• Old Kent Road CDC
• Job Description
• At HSS Hire, the UK’s original and leading tool and equipment hire company, we make it easy for our customers to stay equipped, and we ensure our colleagues are equipped to have the career that they desire.  

  As We have an exciting opportunity for a Class 2 Driver in our Old Kent Road location. You will provide a safe, compliant, and reliable delivery and collection service to our internal and external customers. There’s no paperwork! We have the technology to make your role easy with our company issues mobile phone and brand-new delivery app technology. We also provide training across our product range and procedures.

  As a Class 2 Driver you will ensure to provide a safe, compliant, reliable, effective delivery and collection service to our customers.
  

  As a requirement of the role you will have a valid CPC and Tacho Card. ​​​​​​​
  

  Overall, your main duties will be to:

  • Ensure every customer receives an efficient hire experience demonstrating exceptional customer service skills
  • Start all petrol and diesel equipment in front of the customer and discuss basic user instructions to confirm the equipment is in full working order
  • Drive the company vehicle responsibly and safely; obeying at all times the traffic laws and highway code
  • Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks ensuring any defects found are reported to the Transport Manager
  • Carry out deliveries and collections to our internal and external customers in a professional manner
  • Keep an accurate record of deliveries and collections using the company smart phone
  • Loading / Unloading vans when required, ensuring e-codes are correct and product quality is in line with company standards
  • Ensure that any equipment on the vehicle is secured and protected where necessary
  • Carry out other tasks and duties as required, including assisting in other departments when necessary

  Shifts are Mon – Friday (e.g. 7am – 4pm) with alternating Saturdays (e.g. 8am – 1pm)

  
  

  Who are we looking for? 
  The successful candidate will have Class 2 Driving experience, preferred experiences include warehouse and customer service environment, great communication skills and manual handling awareness skills. It is advantageous if you have experience in the Hire industry but you will receive training on our equipment and procedures regardless. You must be able to demonstrate understanding of warehouse roles and your experiences.

  What do you get back? 
  We want to make your time at HSS as rewarding as possible! Here are just some of the benefits you have access to when you join: 

  • A wide range of training and development to allow you to develop your role
  • FREE Hire from our core range, with 50% off for friends and family
  • Claim cashback on health and wellbeing (that’s anything from a dental check to a massage!) 
  • Discount vouchers for your mobile phone, gym membership, family days out, restaurants and high street shopping
  • Holiday allowance increased to 25 when you hit 5 years of service
  • Full work wear and PPE provided with a full induction on entry to your new position, covering everything from Health and Safety to the ins and outs of your role.​​​​​​​

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  At HSS, we prioritise inclusivity and diversity. This is why we are committed to attracting, recruiting and supporting candidates and colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds. This helps us to facilitate a rich mix of culture and experience across the entire Group, ensuring mental and physical wellbeing remain at the forefront of work force. ​​​​​​​
  

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