Van Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duties will include:
Supporting the team as instructed including:
- Assisting with the safe and efficient delivery of company products
- Liaising with customers to keep them informed on progress as instructed
- Assisting with loading and unloading the delivery vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
- Assisting with the daily care of the Company vehicles including cleanliness and maintainance
- Assisting on site with stock control & storage; moving stock where required
- Daily care of department including cleaning & ensuring storage areas are safe & secure
- Providing assistance in the business as required
The ideal candidate should have:
- Full, clean UK driving license
- Able to assist and follow instructions
- Ability to complete a wide-ranging set of tasks within a set time period; ability to work under pressure
- Forklift license beneficial but full training will be provided
- Ability to use T20 and other equipment safely
This list, although comprehensive, is not limited. You may be required support other areas of the business as reasonably required.
Benefits
- Staff discount throughout the store; including restaurant and Farmshop
- Work life balance
- Company Pension
- Free parking on site
- Ride to work (available on request)
- One day off for your birthday after 2 years service
- Working alongside like-minded individuals in a fun but professional environment of a family run business
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £10.00 per hour
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Van Assistant roles across Chessington Garden Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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