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Driver/Storeman (Man with a Van)

Penn Contracting Ltd
London Full-time
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Driver/Storeman (Man with a Van)

Penn Contracting has been established for 30 years and is growing fast carrying out refurbishment projects ranging from £100k to £3m in and around London. We focus on high quality projects with an uncompromising attitude to our work. We currently have several projects in central London and Surrey.

About the Role

Penn Contracting Ltd is seeking a reliable and organised Driver / Storeman to support day\-to\-day operations across multiple sites. The role will involve maintaining the company store, collecting and delivering materials from suppliers, and assisting site teams with logistics and general labour duties. This is a key support role to ensure projects run efficiently, materials are available when needed, and the company’s store is maintained to a high standard.

Key Objective

To ensure Penn Contracting Ltd sites are supplied efficiently, the company store is well organised, and project teams are supported effectively to maintain productivity and programme delivery.

Personal Specification

Essential:

  • Experience driving a van (3\.5 tonne).

  • Reliable, punctual and organised.

  • Good knowledge of local suppliers and routes (Surrey / South East preferred).

  • Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling duties.

  • Positive, proactive attitude.

  • Good communicator, customer focused, upholding quality brand reputation.

  • Good organisational abilities, experience of working in a busy environment.

  • Excellent Mobile Phone use, Apps, WhatsApp, Camera.

  • Good IT skills, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook \& SharePoint.

  • Enjoy working as part of a team but can self\-motivate.
Desirable:
  • Experience within construction or building industry.

  • Storeman or warehouse experience.

  • Basic knowledge of building materials and tools.

  • CSCS card.
Main Responsibilities \& Duties may Include (Depending on experience):

Materials \& Logistics

  • Collect materials from suppliers, merchants and manufacturers.

  • Deliver materials, tools and equipment to sites as required.

  • Ensure deliveries are completed efficiently and on time.

  • Plan routes effectively to minimise downtime and fuel usage.
Store Management
  • Maintain a clean, organised and well\-run company store.

  • Accurately store and label materials, tools and equipment.

  • Monitor stock levels and report shortages to management.

  • Assist with unloading, checking and organising deliveries.

  • Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
Site Support
  • Assist site teams with loading, unloading and moving materials.

  • Carry out general labouring duties where required.

  • Support trades and site managers with ad hoc tasks.

  • Ensure materials are delivered to site ready for use and correctly coordinated.
Vehicle \& Equipment
  • Operate and maintain company or personal van safely.

  • Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle is kept clean and presentable.

  • Ensure safe loading and securing of materials during transport.

  • Report any vehicle or equipment defects promptly.
Health \& Safety
  • Work in accordance with Penn Contracting Ltd health \& safety procedures.

  • Follow safe working practices at all times.

  • Use PPE correctly when required.

  • Ensure materials are handled safely and in line with site requirements.
Job Type:
  • Full\-time, Permanent (preferably) or Freelance (to be agreed).

  • · Competitive hourly rate / day rate (dependent on experience).

  • Driving Licence (required).

  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

  • Adhering to Penn / Bright HR Policy and Procedures.
Hours of Work:
  • Monday to Friday – 7:00am\-2:00pm.

  • Flexibility required to support project demands and deliveries.
Pension (If permanent role):
  • You will be automatically enrolled into the Government NEST scheme.
Holiday Entitlement:
  • The holiday year is 1 Jan to 31 Dec and holiday entitlement is 28 days including Bank Holiday, subject to director approval.
Feel free to take a deeper look at who we are at Penn Contracting LTD via our website: www.penncontracting.co.uk. If you feel you would be a good fit for the role, please email your CV and a brief description as to why you want to join our team to people@penncontracting.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

We value your privacy, and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical, or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions. For any further information on how we process data, please contact people@penncontracting.co.uk.

NOTE:

  • Immediate start required.

  • Be prepared to be hands\-on. We are not a corporation.

  • Promotion potential: grow your career with the company as it expands.

  • Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience / what you can bring to the company.
Pay: From £27,300\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Referral programme
Work Location: In person

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