bus driver Derby, England
Job description
Putting people at the heart of what we do
With more than 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.
With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber and building materials, kitchens and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.
Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support.
Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it’s thanks to our loyal workforce that we’ve built a strong and successful business.
What does it mean to be a Howarth Timber Yard Operative/Van Driver?
We are looking for a helpful and flexible person to make customer deliveries on our 3.5 tonne vehicle, alongside helping out in the yard as and when required, within our busy timber and builder’s merchant branch at Derby.
Yard Operative/Van Driver role responsibilities
- Delivering goods on the Company van – 3.5 tonne pickup
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles by hand or with a sideloader/forklift truck
- Serving and checking customer collections
- Moving stock to storage areas and sorting and grading stock
- Picking and packing orders
- Keeping work areas clean and tidy and ensure all duties are carried out as part of a safe working environment in strict compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures (including manual handling)
- Responsibility for minimising stock losses by checking customer vehicles before they leave the site
- Answering queries from commercial customers or members of the public
- Any other duties deemed as reasonable within the scope of the job role
What are the requirements to become part of our team?
- Aged 21+ (insurance requirement)
- Have held a full, manual driving licence for 2+ years (insurance requirement)
- Zero licence endorsements preferred (any endorsements must be stated at application stage)
- Experience of multi-drop van driving
- Experience of working within a Timber/Builder’s Merchant is an advantage, although full training can be provided for the right applicant
- Warehouse and customer service experience
- Health & Safety awareness
- Sideloader and/or FLT licence (desirable)
- Be available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, plus alternate Saturday mornings
(0800-1200)
Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?
Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
- Option to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave per annum
- Employee Referral Scheme: an ability to earn £500 for each successful HGV Driver referral
- Length of service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
- Generous colleague Merchant Branch discount
- Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please state any endorsements on your driving licence.
- Are you aged at least 21 years? This is a requirement of the Company's insurers for driving a Company vehicle.
- As well as Monday to Friday inclusive, can you commit to working alternative Saturday mornings (0800-1200)?
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence for at least 2 years? (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2023
About Howarth Timber Group
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: group.howarth-timber.co.uk
