Paragon Banking Group Plc banner

Driver/Yard Assistant - Wellington

Paragon Banking Group Plc

The Role

Overview

Deliver and collect vehicles, perform checks, clean, and manage yard duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • vehicle delivery
  • mot test
  • condition check
  • defect repair
  • record entry
  • yard cleaning

Tasks

-Ensure maintain clean and tidy working area, including vehicles. -To deliver and collect cars and commercial vehicles to and from Customer sites, in a safe manner -Taking vehicles for MOT test where requested. -To ensure take steps to safeguard own and others’ Health and Safety by ensuring operate safe working practices, in line with appropriate Method Statements and Risk Assessments and utilisation of all PPE provided. -To ensure record of work undertaken is accurately recorded on computer systems. -To carry out yard duties as required, including steam cleaning and valeting vehicles and ensuring the yard is clean and tidy. -To carry out mandatory vehicle checks before driving any vehicle to comply with Company policy and procedure and to ensure the vehicles driven are legal and fit prior to driving. -To undertake minor defect repairs when required. -To carry out condition checks of the vehicles both before collection and following delivery, identifying any damage and where required obtaining photographic evidence of condition. -Collecting parts as requested by the management team. -To protect and secure vehicles, buildings and property by following Company procedures. -Promptly report, and where possible, deal with any hazards that arise. -To adhere to Company Policies and Procedures and uphold Company Core Values, focusing on Customer Care with a professional approach to customers, suppliers and colleagues. -To have a flexible working approach to the deliver and collection of vehicles to and from the depot in a timely manner. -To complete Defect rectification notes upon finding a fault with a vehicle that may have caused or potentially cause a problem.

Requirements

  • hgv licence
  • class 2
  • driver card
  • communication
  • accuracy
  • vehicle wash

What You Bring

-To hold a current Driving Licence for all classifications of HGV’s and notify the Company of any changes immediately including any health-related conditions that may arise impacting ability to drive, the addition of penalty points or any disqualification. -HGV Class 2 and Driver Qualification Card, with less than 6 points on licence -Effective communication both written and spoken. -Accuracy and attention to detail. -Previous washing of commercial vehicles -Maturity and professionalism

Benefits

-Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover -Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days per year, plus you alsoget to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week’s leave -Pension Plan: We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension -Profit Related Pay: We share some of our annual profit with our eligible employees -Volunteering Day: Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per year -Family Friendly policies : We offer enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatment -Share Save Scheme: Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rate -Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and more

The Company

About Paragon Banking Group Plc

-Operates through two main segments: mortgage lending (primarily buy‑to‑let) and commercial lending including motor, development, SME and structured finance. -Has built a strong pipeline in buy‑to‑let and property development finance, recently driving notable loan growth. -Notable for limited motor finance exposure amidst broader sector risks, highlighting its prudent risk management. -Strong digital push with initiatives like the Spring savings app and enhanced buy‑to‑let mortgage platforms.

Sector Specialisms

Buy-to-Let Mortgages

Consumer Lending

Savings Products

Agriculture

Aviation

Construction

Commercial Lending