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Delivery Driver

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the service manager, the role is focused on the collection and delivery of horticultural equipment serviced within the busy workshop, as well as supporting the sales and parts team including the distribution of customer orders within a defined geographic area. The successful candidate will also be required to undertake occasional long-distance driving based on business needs.

Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect and deliver horticultural equipment to and from customers and other depots.
  • Deliver machinery parts and supplies to customers and internal locations within the designated region.
  • Carry out occasional long-distance deliveries or collections, ensuring timely and safe transport.
  • Conduct routine vehicle checks and maintain delivery vehicle cleanliness and readiness.
  • Load and unload equipment and parts using appropriate lifting techniques or machinery.
  • Liaise with the Service Manager and wider branch to coordinate delivery schedules.
  • Provide excellent customer service during all deliveries and collections.
  • Complete delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records of trips and deliveries.
  • Ensure all health and safety protocols are followed during transport and handling of machinery.

Requirements:

  • Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points preferred).
  • Previous experience in a similar delivery or driving role, preferably in the horticultural, agricultural, or construction sectors.
  • Physically fit and capable of handling machinery and parts safely.
  • Strong communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work varying hours, including early starts or late finishes when long-distance trips are required.
  • Ability to carry out general yard tasks as and when required.

Desirable:

  • Experience with trailer towing or transporting machinery.
  • Forklift licence or other relevant transport certifications.
  • Knowledge of basic mechanical handling or understanding of horticultural machinery.
  • Good geographical knowledge of East & West Sussex
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Country Store, Parts & Retail
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Albourne
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2225

Additional Information

  • Start Date :
    Immediate, but subject to candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    39 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 4pm (with an unpaid lunch break) Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39 hours Monday to Friday
  • Salary :
    £Competitive, depending on experience
  • Benefits :
    32 days holiday (inc bank holidays), workplace pension, life assurance (2 x salary), country store staff discount, company sick pay scheme, flu jabs and employee referral scheme.
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