Yard Person / Delivery Driver

Yard Person / Delivery Driver 

We are currently looking for a reliable and hands-on Yard Person / Delivery Driver to join our team at near Burgess Hill. This is a varied and practical role, combining yard duties, manual labour, and driving, offering an excellent opportunity to be a key part of our operations.

Role Overview:
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will help maintain the depot’s presentation, support the delivery and collection of machinery and parts, and ensure smooth day-to-day yard operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely load and unload machinery using appropriate equipment and tie-down methods (training provided).
• Drive a variety of vehicles, including a 3.5T flatbed van, to collect and deliver goods efficiently and on time.
• Perform vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks to meet safety standards.
• Assist the stores team with stock relocation from goods-in areas to containers.
• Complete delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records of trips and deliveries.
• Undertake basic assembly tasks. 
• Support customers with purchases or repairs of horticultural machinery, providing a friendly and professional service.
• Follow all health and safety protocols during transportation and handling of machinery.
• Perform additional yard duties as required, including painting, sweeping, and drain clearance.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points preferred).
• Experience towing trailers (licence entitlement preferred).
• Previous experience in a delivery, driving, or yard-based role.
• Knowledge of safe loading/unloading and securing machinery.
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour tasks.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including early starts or late finishes for longer trips.
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or construction (desirable).
• Forklift licence or other relevant qualifications (desirable).
• Good knowledge of East & West Sussex geography (desirable).

Additional Information:

• Start Date: Immediate (subject to recruitment process).
• Hours: 39 hours per week. Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Contract: Full-time, permanent, hourly paid
• Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
• Benefits: 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), workplace pension, life assurance, staff discounts, company sick pay, flu jabs, and employee referral scheme.

If you are practical, reliable, and enjoy a varied role combining driving, machinery handling, and yard work, we would love to hear from you.