Van Driver/Valet
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
About this Role
Are you an experienced driver, vehicle valet, yard operative or someone who takes pride in keeping vehicles looking and performing at their best? This Van Driver Valet role within our Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer branch plays a vital part in making sure our fleet is always safe, presentable, and ready for hire.
You will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning, preparing and moving vehicles while supporting the wider branch with yard organisation and day to day operational tasks.
- Inspecting vehicles to ensure they meet Dawsongroup standards and are fit for hire.
- Cleaning vehicles inside and out to a consistently high standard.
- Carrying out basic mechanical tasks such as mirror glass replacement and general checks.
- Moving vehicles, collecting or delivering drivers, documents and parts as required.
- Completing electronic checks and reports for vehicle arrivals and disposals.
About You
This role would suit someone who enjoys practical work, takes ownership of their responsibilities and feels comfortable working independently while being part of a wider team. Full training is provided, so enthusiasm and care matter just as much as experience.
- Full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
- Experience in vehicle cleaning, valeting or yard work is beneficial but not essential.
- A careful and methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable using basic electronic systems for inspections and reporting.
- A professional and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues and customers.
Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Potential, attitude and willingness to learn are important to us.
About Us
Dawsongroup has been operating for over 90 years as a business and over 50 years in asset rental. While now under the ownership of KKR, we continue to be guided by the values that have shaped our reputation for quality, safety and customer care.
- A culture built around integrity, teamwork and doing the right thing.
- Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Focused on providing reliable, well maintained assets to our customers.
- Operation across 11 countries with more than 32,000 assets.
- Award winning support and long-standing client partnerships.
- One of the UK’s leading independent asset rental and contract hire businesses.
Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
About Your Future
You will be joining a business that invests in training, supports internal progression and values the contribution every individual makes to our success.
- 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra time served and purchase scheme.
- Funded training and development opportunities.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Wellbeing and mental health support.
- Long term career opportunities across the wider Dawsongroup business.
If you want to build a future with an asset rental business that values pride in your work, teamwork and reliability, we would love to hear from you. People are our greatest asset, and we are always looking for individuals who want to grow with us.
The Company
Dawsongroup truck and trailer have been providing specialised contract hire to customers for more than forty-five years. Even now, the team is rapidly expanding and they’re looking for passionate people with an eye for career progression and development.
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