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Tool Hire Driver

  1. Permanent - Full time
£Competitive + Benefits
  1. Travis Perkins
  2. Derby, Derbyshire

hrs/pw

Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm, every other Saturday 8.00am -12.00pm

Derby

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Do you have a HGV license but want to expand your skill set? Do you enjoy using your hands or mechanically minded? If so we are recruiting for a Tool Hire Driver to be based at our brand new branch in Derby!


Where will I be working?


You will be joining our brand new branch in North Edge Business Park, Derby. Once open we will have 16 colleagues and 2 HGV vehicles, full Tool Hire Team and a Benchmarx Kitchens showroom. This is a great opportunity to join a new team and a state of the art working environment! 

Our opening hours are Monday - Friday 7.30am-5.00pm and Saturdays 8.00am-12.00pm (working 2 in 4 Saturdays).  


What’s in it for you?

If career development is important for you then your future career path could lead you into a branch management or regional role within TP or the wider TP Group.  This role will provide plenty of opportunity for future success and recognition.

In return for your hard work you will receive the following:

  • myMoney - competitive salary/annual leave, contributory pension scheme, Life Insurance, ShareScheme and more

  • myColleagueDiscount - savings across the TP Group including tool hire and ToolStation 

  • myHealth - Aviva DigiCare, Cycle to Work, access to our online Wellbeing Centre plus more

  • myLife - myCar options (NovaLease/MotivaDirect), legal services advice

  • myInfoHub - access to our new learning platform, apprenticeship opportunities, StayWell hub. We have a number recognised Management Apprentice programs to support your development, including our level 5 Management program to support you further in your career

  • PLUS a huge array of everyday savings via our employee discount programme and family friendly HR policies


What will I be doing?

  • In this multi-skilled role you will be tasked with ensuring all tools and hire equipment are tested and safe for use and readily available for hire.

  • You will support your Tool Hire Manager in managing all aspects of their department and business.

  • Delivering and collecting a wide variety of tools & equipment to our customers.

  • With your learned knowledge of the products and services we offer, you will be a pivotal contact for our customers, nurturing great relationships, understanding their needs in order to offer expert advice and recommending alternatives to profitably maximise the sale of goods.

  • Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, so you will need to adhere and be compliant to all Tool Hire processes and procedures including all Tool Hire audits and inspections.


What experience do you need?

You will ideally be a multi drop experienced driver and have tool service knowledge. We are interested in your transferable skills great customer service, great sales experience and a HGV license is required for this role. 


Does this sound like you?

We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the characteristics below - they are in the DNA of all our fantastic Tool Hire Fitter / Drivers.  Are you:

  • Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.

  • Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

  • Career focused and want to build a career to become a key player in the success of a large PLC?


We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. You be you, it makes us, us.

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