Role Overview:
We are a busy, expanding family-run firewood business and we are looking for a confident, personable, hard working, self motivated full-time Delivery Driver / Yard Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role and you will be a key part of making sure our customers get the top-quality service they expect.
You will deliver bulk loads of firewood using a transit van sized tipping vehicle and Hi-Ab crane. Some jobs involve handballing and operating a manual sack trolley so you must be capable of completing these tasks.
You will be required to assist with packing firewood, loading and unloading lorries & general yard duties including tidying so a motivated attitude and willingness to work in the outdoors is a must.
Fork-lift experience is essential, current ticket highly desirable.
We also operate & load using telehandlers - experience with these vehicles is also desirable.
As your duties relate to delivering, the successful applicant must have a flexible approach to starting and finishing times.
Other farm related duties may be required on occasion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering firewood using a transit van sized tipper / Hi-Ab crane
* Hand balling of smaller loads.
* Loading & unloading HGV lorries.
* Assisting with packing firewood, order preparation, vehicle & yard cleaning as needed.
Requirements:
* Full UK Driving Licence (clean preferred)
* Applicant must be over 25 years old for insurance purposes.
* Confident driver with experience in tipping vehicles / Hiab cranes preferred (transit van size).
* Forklift experience essential.
* Active and fit, capable of manual handling tasks.
* Knowledge of the firewood industry is a bonus but not essential (training provided)
* Must enjoy working outdoors in all weathers.
* Capable of working under minimum supervision after training.
Contract Terms:
* Permanent position after initial successful 3 month trial period.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter to with the subject line Firewood Delivery Driver Application.
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience with forklift trucks - if so is your training upto date?
Experience:
* Delivery driver : 1 year (preferred)
* Driving: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person