Tool Hire/Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you someone who is passionate about putting customers first, progressing your career, and having varied working days? If yes, then this role could be for you!
At Jewson, we are looking for a customer focused individual to join us as a Tool Hire/Driver helping to deliver tools and equipment to valued customers. You will be joining a long standing team based in our Ilfracombe Branch and full training will be provided.
At STARK Group, we have a strong culture that is built on passionate and dedicated people who thrive in taking responsibility and challenging status quo. We are convinced that our continued success relies on the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring to their everyday work.
What will you be doing?
Our branches are busy places, with lots going on inside and out, and whilst the exact duties may vary here is a taster of the role.
- Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of our tool hire equipment in the workshop
- Develop great relationships with new and existing customers, understanding their needs and providing advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible
- Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise tool hire delivery and collection, keeping customers updated throughout their journey
- Delivering tools and talking customers through how to use them
- Working according to Health & Safety
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a customer-focused and proactive person who enjoys working as part of a team, you should be happy working both indoors and outdoors with a focus on H&S. No previous experience is required. Just a desire to learn and have a passion to put the customer first.
**The role is predominantly at the Jewson branch in Ilfracombe to begin with, however, you may also have the opportunity to work at various other branches within the area.**
Whatβs in it for me?
In return for your hard work, we have a range of benefits to offer, some of which include; high street discounts, pension schemes, opportunities for career progression, and so much more.
Are Jewson and Stark Group inclusive employers?
The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome everyone with respect and an open mind.
Weβd love to hear from you, hit apply! And a member of our Internal Recruitment team will be in contact with you.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: STK00407
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 (Β£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: Wholesale
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Tool Hire/Driver roles across Jewson'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 Wholesale.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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