JOB- Demo Driver
LOCATION- South East / London
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £40,000 - £48,000 per annum dependent on experience (please advise what you’re looking for)
My client manufactures engineering equipment, and they are looking to take on a Demo Driver on a permanent basis, in the South East / London area.
The Demo Driver will ideally have the following attributes:
Apprenticeship / HNC/ HND/ BTEC or similar qualification in Mechanical Engineering or be qualified by experience – training can also be given OR someone with good Sales experience with a technical mindset
HGV Licence is essential
Have the willingness to learn
Good hands on practical engineering skills
This position could suit someone from a hands on Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Car Sales type background – someone who is mechanically minded with the confidence to work with customers
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Good time management skillsThe Demo Driver role will involve:
Demonstrating how the vehicles work to customers and potential customer too
Answer any technical questions that are asked
Ensuring the customer is then comfortable operating the vehicle
Loading vehicles onto transporters when required
Driving loaded vehicles to customer sites and driving in accordance with rules and regulations
Completing daily vehicle checks to ensure road worthiness (water, tyre levels and checking oil levels)
Maintaining phone contact with the sales office reporting any problems
Completing work records as required
Keeping the vehicles / machines clean and in accordance with operational requirementsIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation