Job Title: Delivery Driver
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Location : Burgess Hill
Hours: 39 Hours, Monday - Friday
Your New Role
My client is looking for a reliable and proactive Delivery Driver to support their busy machinery service based near Burgess Hill.
You'll be reporting to the Service Manager, this is a hands-on role focused on the collection and delivery of machinery, parts, and customer orders, while also supporting internal teams and operations. This role includes both local deliveries and occasional long-distance runs, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, customer interaction, and working in a team-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Collect and deliver horticultural equipment between customer locations and depots
* Distribute parts and supplies across a defined region
* Handle occasional long-distance collections or deliveries as required
* Conduct vehicle checks and maintain cleanliness and readiness of delivery vehicles
* Safely load and unload equipment using appropriate techniques or machinery
* Coordinate delivery schedules with the Service Manager and internal teams
* Ensure excellent customer service during all collections and deliveries
* Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain delivery records
* Follow all health and safety guidelines during transport and handling
What My Client is Looking For
* Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points preferred)
* Previous experience in a similar driving role, ideally within horticultural, agricultural, or construction sectors
* Physically fit and capable of safely handling equipment and parts
* Excellent communication and time management skills
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexible with hours, including early starts or late finishes when required
* Willingness to support general yard duties as needed
Desirable (Not Essential)
* Experience with trailer towing or transporting machinery
* Forklift licence or transport-related certifications
* Basic mechanical knowledge or familiarity with horticultural equipment
* Good geographical knowledge of East & West Sussex
What You'll Get In Return:
* Salary: £12.80 – £13.20 (DOE)
* Competitive Annual Leave
* Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme
* Staff discount & flu vaccinations