Driver & Handyman

Driver & Handyman
Location: Northfleet (Kent based)
Salary: GBP32,288 per year.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4pm
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Driver & Handyman Operative to join their ever-expanding team. You will be reporting to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities of the Driver & Handyman:
This role combines material delivery, waste disposal, and general maintenance and repair (make-safe) duties, aligned with the role's specific competencies and grading. The postholder will be responsible for driving company-owned tipper trucks equipped with fabricated cages to collect building materials from trade stores as instructed and delivering them to operatives at various job sites in a timely manner. They will also collect and dispose of building and general household waste from various locations. This position requires handywork experience, strong organisational, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, as well as a thorough understanding of construction materials, industry best practices, waste disposal regulations and a commitment to safety and compliance.
Requirements of the Driver & Handyman:
· Experience of operating tipper trucks and other heavy equipment.
· Experience in driving and material handling
· Physical fitness and the ability to lift and carry heavy materials.
· Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
· Ability to effectively communicate ensuring politeness and professionalism at all times.
· Continuous commitment to the Company Vision, Mission and focus on high quality and customer service.
· Awareness of how individual goals support the Company goals.
· Ability to see potential problems and work through solutions until resolution is reached, in all areas of the work.
· Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
· Good Team player but also able and happy to work on own initiative.
· Good timekeeper and flexible approach to work.
· Ability and willingness to learn new skills and attend relevant training courses as and when required.
· Must be self-motivated and positive.
· Ability to consistently produce work of the highest standard with good attention to detail.
· Must be prepared to participate in the training of apprentices and to assist the Company with its local employment initiatives.
· Must possess a driving licence and be willing to travel to sites and work in areas outside of Kent when required.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Driver & Handyman role, then please apply now!