Are you looking for a career with opportunities for training and advancement? Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Do you want to join a well-established company with a professional, engaging and supportive culture?
If so, this role is the perfect opportunity to get into a dynamic and growing sector, with a business that will help you to realise your potential.
The Hireman is an independent tool hire company providing construction equipment services to professional contractors working in London and the Home Counties. Established in 1985, we pride ourselves on going out of our way to help our customers. Operating from four strategically located depots in Canning Town, Park Royal, Croydon and Kent we currently have 100 staff and have plans to grow the business substantially over the next ten years.
What will I be doing?
As part of a depot-based team, you will play a hands-on role delivering and collecting construction equipment across London and the surrounding areas. This is a physically active position that combines driving, loading, unloading and handling a wide range of tools and equipment.
- Driving a 3.5 or 7.2 tonne van in-and-around Kent, South East London and surrounding areas
- Delivering, collecting, loading/unloading construction and powered access equipment
- Handling basic paperwork and administration using a PDA
- Building relationships with our customers
- Learning our range of equipment and the industry
Support and training are provided every step of the way and we have an extremely successful track record of promoting from within, with over 40% of our people now working in a different role from where they started. Depending on your progress, skills and preferences, you will have the opportunity to advance into a warehouse, workshop or office role.
This role offers the chance to build a rewarding career while staying active, learning new skills, and being part of a growing, supportive business.
What do I need?
- A valid C1 driving licence, with CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Customer service experience from either the construction industry, building materials/supplies, equipment, plant, power tools, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, motor vehicles , farming or similar
- A good work ethic with honesty and integrity
- Enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
- A professional, proactive, and flexible approach
- Positive attitude with a commitment to upholding the company’s reputation for quality and service
- Enjoy being active and outdoors with the physical fitness to safely handle manual loading and unloading of equipment
What are we offering you?
- Salary starting from £33,000 per annum (depending on experience and reviewed regularly)
- Monthly bonus scheme
- Health cash plan
- An enhanced contributory workplace pension scheme
- 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after five full years’ service
- Working hours of 7.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Company workwear, including PPE
- Fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks in the depot
- Free equipment loans and staff discount on purchases
- Regular social events including annual summer and Christmas parties
- A turkey at Christmas (or other seasonal gift)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you able to reliably commute to Rochester, Kent (ME2)
Licence/Certification:
- Category C1 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
