Dawsongroup
Van Driver/Valet
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About This Role
Are you a Van Driver, Valet, Driver or someone looking for a hands-on role within the Vans industry? Our Van Driver/Valet role could be exactly what you have been looking for, combining driving, vehicle preparation, customer interaction and practical work within a busy branch environment.
- Delivering and collecting vehicles from customer sites, locations and surrounding Dawsongroup branches.
- Inspecting vehicles on collection and return, checking for damage and ensuring they are ready for hire.
- Cleaning vehicles inside and out to the Dawsongroup standard.
- Carrying out minor repairs and adjustments, alongside general yard maintenance.
- Completing electronic documentation and reporting major concerns to the Branch Manager.
About You
You will be someone who takes pride in doing a job properly, communicates professionally and enjoys having variety in your working day. Whether you have worked with vehicles before or are bringing transferable skills from another hands-on or customer-facing environment, we want to hear from you.
- A professional and courteous approach when dealing with customers and colleagues.
- Good attention to detail when checking vehicle condition and presentation.
- A willingness to learn, with full training provided across the role.
- The ability to follow Health and Safety policies and procedures consistently.
- A practical and reliable approach to completing agreed daily targets and quality checks.
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About Us
Dawsongroup has been operating in asset rental for over 50 years, providing commercial vehicles and other assets to customers across a range of industries. We are a people-focused business that values integrity, customer service, compliance, development and creating safe, fulfilling and rewarding careers.
- A business committed to solving customers' challenges and providing smarter asset solutions.
- A culture built around Grow together, Re-imagine Tomorrow, Own your Actions, Work Smarter, Think bigger and Harbour Humility.
- A strong focus on developing our people and supporting internal progression.
- A business committed to assessing and improving its environmental impact.
- A workplace where inclusion, wellbeing and opportunity matter.
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Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
About Your Future
This is a practical role where you can build your knowledge of vehicles, develop new skills and become an important part of the branch team. Alongside full training, you will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities designed to support you both at work and beyond.
- 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
- Funded training and internal progression pathways, nationally and worldwide.
- 2x Life assurance scheme and long-term incentives.
- Cycle to work schemes, seasonal gifts and wellbeing and mental health support.
- Opportunities to develop your experience within a long-established asset rental business.
Our people are our greatest asset. If you are ready to build your skills, grow your career and become part of a business that genuinely values its people, we would love to hear from you.
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