HGV Driver/Dispatch Assistant - £13-£14 per hour - Newton Abbot Newton Abbot, England
Job description
This is a combined role of driving and delivering garden sundries / dry goods from our warehouse to our five garden centres located in Devon and Somerset plus supporting the dispatch department with picking and preparation of the orders when not driving.
Joyners Plants Ltd are the largest grower retailer in the south west with five large nurseries and garden centres.
The role includes:
* Regular weekend driving during peak season trading - mostly week day driving but availability for peak season weekends will be required
* The role requires physical lifting, carrying, working and would suit applicants who enjoy the prospect of working on a nursery and being part of our team
* Applicants will need their own transport as public transport is limited
Our company has 100 employees across five nurseries located in Devon and Somerset and you will be delivering to these locations each week.
No overnight driving work required, no multi drop work. Drivers should be home most evenings by 5pm / 6pm and you will only be dealing with our own team of employees, so you will always have a friendly welcome, deal with regular faces and should be part of the team atmosphere at each of our garden centres. This is a long term role with advancement opportunities for the right candidate.
How to Apply for this role
1. Please send your CV (and a covering letter if you wish) as soon as possible. We will only respond to applicants who we wish to interview.
2. Please ensure that the title and location of the job you are applying for is clearly pasted in the subject title of the email.
3. We will liaise with you and arrange interviews within the next few days
4. The interview process will be friendly, informal and involve completion of a brief application form and a discussion about the role on offer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newton Abbot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
