YARD PERSON/DELIVERY DRIVER

Reporting the service manager, in this varied hands‑on role combining yard duties, manual labour work and vehicle driving. You will play a key part in the presentation of the depot, as well as supporting the delivery and collection of machinery and/or parts within a defined geographic area.

Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload machinery using appropriate equipment and tie‑down methods (Training can be provided).
• Drive various vehicles including a 3.5T flatbed van to collect / deliver goods to customers, following designated routes to ensure efficiency and punctuality.
• Carry out general ground’s maintenance such as mowing, strimmer and leaf blowing.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and perform basic maintenance checks to ensure safety standards are met.
• Support the stores team including relocation of stock from goods inwards areas to containers.
• Complete all delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records of trips and deliveries.
• Carry out basic assembly tasks such as building of wheelbarrows, etc.
• Assist customers with their purchases / or repairs of horticultural machinery, providing a friendly professional service.
• Ensure all health and safety protocols are followed during transportation and handling of machinery.
• Carry out additional yard duties as instructed - such as painting, drain clearance, sweeping.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points preferred).
• Trailer Towing Experience (Licence Entitlement preferred).
• Previous experience in a similar delivery or driving role.
• Good understanding of safe loading / unloading practices and securing of machinery.
• Physically fit and capable of handling machinery and performing manual labour tasks.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including early starts or late finishes when long‑distance trips are required.
• Experience in horticultural, agricultural, or construction sectors (desirable).
• Forklift Licence or any other relevant qualifications (desirable).
• Good geographical knowledge of East & West Sussex (desirable).

Additional Information

• Start Date: Immediate, but subject to candidates notice period.
• Hours: 39 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 4pm (with an unpaid lunch break) Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39 hours Monday to Friday.
• Salary:
• ompetitive, depending on experience
• Benefits: 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays), workplace pension, life assurance (2 x salary), country store staff discount, company sick pay scheme, flu jabs and employee referral scheme.