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  • Delivery Driver
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    Delivery Driver
    10 hours ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Surbiton

    Company: LDN Hire Ltd Location: Chessington (KT9) & Ashford (TW15), London Salary: Starting from £13.00 per hour Job Type: Driver Working Days: Monday to Friday, with weekend availability required About Us LDN Hire Ltd is a London-based self-drive minibus hire company specialising in 9 to 17-seater vehicles. We provide reliable minibus hire services to customers across London and beyond, including vehicle delivery and collection. We are currently looking for a reliable, professional and motivated Driver to join our team. If you enjoy driving, working independently and having a varied working day rather than being stuck behind a desk, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. About the Role As a Driver, you will play an important part in the day-to-day operations of LDN Hire. Your primary responsibility will be delivering and collecting minibuses from customers across London and surrounding areas, carrying out vehicle inspections and ensuring every handover is completed professionally and efficiently. The role involves travelling between customer locations, our Chessington and Ashford depots, and other operational sites. You will also be required to use public transport between jobs when necessary. You will often be working independently and representing LDN Hire directly when meeting customers, so punctuality, reliability, attention to detail and excellent customer service are essential. Key Responsibilities Vehicle Delivery & Collection • Deliver and collect minibuses from customers across London and surrounding areas., • Carry out thorough vehicle inspections before delivery and upon collection, including photographs and damage reports., • Ensure the correct vehicle is delivered to the customer in accordance with booking instructions., • Complete vehicle handovers, explaining basic vehicle controls and features to customers where necessary., • Follow company procedures for deliveries, collections and vehicle returns., • Drive safely and responsibly, complying with all road traffic regulations., • Communicate estimated arrival times and any delays to customers and the office team. Vehicle Inspections & Quality Control • Carry out basic vehicle safety checks, including tyres, lights, fluid levels and general condition., • Identify and report any existing or new damage, defects or mechanical issues., • Ensure vehicle inspection reports are accurate and completed correctly., • Check fuel levels, mileage and vehicle equipment during handovers., • Report any issues that could affect a vehicle's availability for its next booking. Customer Service • Provide a friendly, professional and helpful service during vehicle deliveries and collections., • Communicate clearly and politely with customers., • Answer basic customer questions and refer any issues to the office team., • Represent LDN Hire professionally at all times., • Handle customer concerns calmly and efficiently. Fleet Operations & Travel • Travel between customer locations and company depots using public transport when required., • Assist with moving vehicles between our Chessington and Ashford locations., • Transport vehicles to and from garages, MOT centres and other service providers when required., • Assist with vehicle-related errands and operational tasks., • Follow daily schedules and instructions provided by the office team., • Work independently and manage time effectively to ensure deliveries and collections are completed on schedule. Administration & Compliance • Complete vehicle inspection reports accurately, including photographs and supporting documentation., • Follow company standard operating procedures (SOPs)., • Handle customer information responsibly in accordance with GDPR requirements., • Report any additional damage, missing equipment or discrepancies following vehicle collection., • Ensure all relevant handover and collection documentation is completed correctly. Essential Requirements • Must be aged 25 or over, as required by our motor insurance policy., • Must hold a full UK manual Category B driving licence for a minimum of 3 years., • Previous experience driving larger vehicles, such as vans or minibuses., • Confidence driving and manoeuvring large vehicles in busy London traffic., • A safe, responsible and careful approach to driving., • Excellent punctuality, reliability and timekeeping., • Good communication and customer service skills., • Strong attention to detail, particularly when inspecting vehicles., • Ability to work independently and follow instructions., • Comfortable using public transport to travel between jobs., • Willingness to work weekends when required., • Ability to work from both our Chessington and Ashford depots., • A professional and presentable appearance. Desirable Requirements • Category D1 driving entitlement – advantageous but not essential., • Previous experience in vehicle delivery, rental operations or fleet management., • Familiarity with London roads and surrounding areas., • Experience using mobile applications for vehicle inspections and reporting. Working Hours & Pay • Salary: Starting from £13.00 per hour., • Working Days: Monday to Friday., • Weekend Availability: Required depending on operational needs., • Locations: Chessington (KT9) and Ashford (TW15)., • Travel: Public transport will be used between certain deliveries and collections. Why Join LDN Hire? • A varied role where no two days are the same., • The opportunity to drive a range of minibuses., • A mix of driving, outdoor work and customer interaction., • A friendly and supportive working environment., • The opportunity to gain experience within the vehicle rental industry. Apply Now If you're a dependable, professional driver who enjoys being on the road, takes pride in their work and can provide excellent customer service, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to join the LDN Hire Ltd team.

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  • Waste Collection Van Driver
    Waste Collection Van Driver
    4 days ago
    £15.45–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Location - Jobs across London Vehicle - Medium wheel base van and caged tipper Pay - £15.45 per hour, rising to salary after 3 month probation Hours - 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, Weekends from time to time. Contract - Permanent after probation period. About CIRCA Waste CIRCA Waste is a registered waste management business based in Southwark. We clear and collect waste across London and send as little as possible to landfill. We work in an award winning, circular closed loop system with our sister companies, Tree Brothers and ORNA Group, to turn overlooked resources into valuable new assets. Our circular system is supported by Kings Trust, Southwark Council, Innovate UK, Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, UCL and LSBU. Our business group has a young, dynamic team, driven by sustainability and impact. We are growing fast, and there is a real opportunity to build with us. The role You will be the face of CIRCA Waste on the road. You will drive to client sites across London, load waste safely, and take it to the right place for reuse, recycling or disposal. A typical day: 1. Start of shift, vehicle walkaround check, load-securing kit and tools., 2. Plan your route, allow for London traffic, ULEZ and congestion zones., 3. Arrive early, aim for 15 minutes before each job. Call the client on arrival., 4. Provide customer service, listen, ask questions, load safely and stack efficiently., 5. Keep records, complete waste transfer notes. Get the client's written OK before any extra work or cost., 6. Close, thank the client and confirm the job with the Operations Manager. Full training on CIRCA's job checklist is given in your first week. What we look for • A genuine team player with a commitment to sustainability, • Confident, safe driving in busy London traffic, • Clear communication by phone, text and in person, • A friendly, professional manner with clientsPunctual and good at managing your time, • Calm under pressure when plans change or problems come up Essential requirements • Full UK Category B driving licence, held for at least [2] years, with no more than [3] points, • Experience driving a van in central London, • Fit to do manual handling — lifting heavy and bulky items safely, • Right to work in the UK, • Willing to work some weekends from time to time. Nice to have: • Knowledge of waste Duty of Care and waste transfer notes (training given if not), • Previous work in waste, removals or deliveries You will wear PPE and a CIRCA uniform, both provided. You will also sign and follow our Health and Safety policy. Pay and what we offer • £15.45 per hour during a 3-month probation, • Salary can be discussed after you pass probation, • All working time is paid, including vehicle checks and paperwork, • Uniform and PPE provided, • Room to grow in a young, values-led business, • Work across CIRCA, Tree Brothers and ORNA Group on real circular-economy projects

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  • Removal Man
    Removal Man
    2 months ago
    £14.5–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    THE JOB Driving a 3.5t Luton with a porter alongside you. Full house and flat moves across London. Proper removals, not man-and-van. Wrapping and loading furniture so it arrives how it left. Protecting floors and doorways. Beds and wardrobes apart and back together. Looking after the customer, who is usually stressed. THE MONEY • £14.50 to £20 an hour depending on experience. PAYE, on the books., • 35 hours a week guaranteed. Most weeks 40 to 45., • £580 to £900 most weeks. Around £30,000 to £46,000 a year., • 28 days holiday, uniform and all kit provided WEEKENDS - READ THIS BEFORE YOU APPLY Saturdays and Sundays are normal working days here. Not overtime, not optional. They are our busiest days. Some weeks you will work both. Some weeks one. Some weeks neither. If anything fixes your weekends - a second job, football, anything regular - please do not apply. No hard feelings, but we cannot work around it. WHAT YOU NEED • Our fleet insurance sets a minimum driver age of 25., • Full UK licence, Category B, held 2 years, 6 points or fewer, no DR or DD, • A manual licence. Our vans are manual., • Fit for lifting, stairs and long days, • Polite and presentable in someone's home, • On time. Every time., • Right to work in the UK Removals experience helps, but we will train the right person. Attitude beats experience here. We are a family firm, 13 of us, going since 2011. You would be working for the owner, not a call centre. No games, no politics, and you get paid the right amount on time.

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