Delivery driver/shop assistant

We are looking for a delivery driver/hire shop assistant leading to DEPOT MANAGER. The role involves loading and unloading, delivering and collecting hired equipment, in and around the local area as well as working in the shop dealing with customers on the phone as well as in person. This is a physically demanding role that involves frequent heavy lifting of items and requires being on your feet for the duration of the shift.
DRIVER / SHOP ASSISTANT
Hours: Operating times between 07:30 and 17:00. Monday to Friday
Position: This is a full time and permanent position
Salary: depends on experience and the hours worked
Holidays: minimum Paid Holiday Entitlement is 28 days including all Bank Holidays
REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must -
* have a clean UK driving license and be happy to drive a flat bed truck
* be able to load and unload the hire equipment unassisted, using the tail lift
* be able to speak good English and have very good communication skills
* be very personable and professional
* be able to follow Sat nav instructions and get around the local area
* be able to read hire contracts and check and reconcile items that are delivered and collected
* subject to training, be able to enter hire contracts on our computer system
* be able to use PC/MS Office and check/draft and reply to company emails and messages
Suitable applicants will be offered position of DEPOT MANAGER with the SHARES in the business (based on agreed targets being met)
ABOUT ULTRAQUICK
Originally established in 1985, Ultraquick is the oldest established tool, plant and equipment hire business
in the area. Fondly known as “the Hire Shop”, this exceptional family owned business provides the old style of personalised service. Not only do we take pride in helping customers find the right tool for the job, but our friendly and helpful staff will also give handy tips on how to actually get the job done. As a result the company has developed such a loyal following of clients that it has been mostly reliant on business from repeat customers and their personal recommendations. Our customers include builders/developers, gardening and landscaping companies, decorators and tradesmen as well as DIY customers.
Based near the train station and town centre, we are also very convenient