Yard Person / Delivery Driver
We are currently looking for a reliable and hands-on Yard Person / Delivery Driver to join our team at near Burgess Hill. This is a varied and practical role, combining yard duties, manual labour, and driving, offering an excellent opportunity to be a key part of our operations.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will help maintain the depot’s presentation, support the delivery and collection of machinery and parts, and ensure smooth day-to-day yard operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely load and unload machinery using appropriate equipment and tie-down methods (training provided).
* Drive a variety of vehicles, including a 3.5T flatbed van, to collect and deliver goods efficiently and on time.
* Perform vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks to meet safety standards.
* Assist the stores team with stock relocation from goods-in areas to containers.
* Complete delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records of trips and deliveries.
* Undertake basic assembly tasks.
* Support customers with purchases or repairs of horticultural machinery, providing a friendly and professional service.
* Follow all health and safety protocols during transportation and handling of machinery.
* Perform additional yard duties as required, including painting, sweeping, and drain clearance.
Requirements:
* Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points preferred).
* Experience towing trailers (licence entitlement preferred).
* Previous experience in a delivery, driving, or yard-based role.
* Knowledge of safe loading/unloading and securing machinery.
* Physically fit and capable of manual labour tasks.
* Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
* Flexibility to work varying hours, including early starts or late finishes for longer trips.
* Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or construction (desirable).
* Forklift licence or other relevant qualifications (desirable).
* Good knowledge of East & West Sussex geography (desirable).
Additional Information:
* Start Date: Immediate (subject to recruitment process).
* Hours: 39 hours per week. Overtime paid at time and a half.
* Contract: Full-time, permanent, hourly paid
* Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
* Benefits: 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), workplace pension, life assurance, staff discounts, company sick pay, flu jabs, and employee referral scheme.
If you are practical, reliable, and enjoy a varied role combining driving, machinery handling, and yard work, we would love to hear from you.