Job Description
Driver Semi-Skilled Operative-(251345)
Description
Driver Semi-Skilled Operative
Working across Northants, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire
Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw Monday to Friday, with on call on a rota basis)
Earn £32,185 per annum plus van, generous on call allowance and great benefits including Health Cash Plan
Home, a place where you belong
Want a job where you’re out and about, on the road, and doing something that matters? Join us as a Driver and Semi-skilled Operative in our South-Central repairs team. You’ll spend your day travelling between sites across the region, clearing up after our engineers have finished repairs. That means lifting and loading waste into your van, taking it to the right tip, and sometimes carrying out mould washes in customers’ homes. We’ll give you the kit, the van and the training to do the job well.
You’ll be trusted to get on with things, guided by your PDA and supported by a team who are only ever a call away. It’s a physical, hands-on role with plenty of variety and a clear purpose. If you like staying active, being out on the road, supporting us to make a difference for our customers, then this is the job for you. In turn, we’ll make sure you feel valued and supported too.
What you’ll do
1. Collect and clear waste from jobs across the region, following health and safety guidance
2. Load and unload heavy items like rubble sacks, concrete posts and fencing panels
3. Dispose of waste at the correct sites depending on material type
4. Carry out mould washes in customers’ homes (we’ll show you how)
5. Work independently while staying connected to a wider team
6. Represent Home Group with care and professionalism when meeting customers
Why choose us
We’ll give you a van, cover your commute and provide the training and support you need to feel confident in the role. Imagine finishing each day knowing you’ve made a real difference in our customers’ lives. That’s exactly what you’ll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK!
What you bring
7. A full UK driving licence and confidence behind the wheel
8. Physically fit and able to lift heavy items safely
9. Comfortable using a PDA or mobile device to follow schedules
10. Friendly and respectful when interacting with customers
11. Able to follow safety procedures and use good judgement
12. A reliable, proactive approach and strong work ethic
We can’t help you secure a visa to work in the UK, as this role isn’t on the government’s approved list of eligible jobs.
Job details
13. Working Monday to Friday
14. You need to be on site at your first job at 8am and you’ll be finished at 4 pm.
15. We support customers in their homes across Cambridgeshire, Northants, Bucks and Bedfordshire. You’ll from Peterborough down towards Milton Keynes.
16. Our depot and Office are in Northampton
17. You must be able to use technology for logging jobs, complete online learning and collaborating with other colleagues.
18. You’ll need a Basic DBS check done and we pay for that.
A place where you belong
Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!
What’s in it for you?
19. Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, and life assurance of 3x Basic Salary)
20. 34 days leave, (includes bank holidays and a “me day”)
21. Paid time off for volunteering
22. Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.
23. 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
24. Explore our benefits in detail on our website.
Ready to join us?