Van Driver
Travis Perkins Plc
Deliver, test, and service hire tools/equipment while supporting the Hire Manager.
19 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building materials supply
Timber supply
Plumbing & heating services
Kitchen fitting
Bathroom fitting
Landscaping materials supply
Tool hire
Sector Specialisms
Building Materials
Interior Design Materials
Ceramic Tiles
Plumbing
Heating Equipment
Power Tools
Kitchen Products
Joinery Products
Role
What you would be doing
tool testing
equipment safety
customer liaison
safety compliance
tool delivery
dept management
- You will support your Hire Manager in managing all aspects of their department and business
- In this multi-skilled role you will be tasked with ensuring all tools and hire equipment are tested and safe for use and readily available for hire
- With your learned knowledge of the products and services we offer, you will be a pivotal contact for our customers, nurturing great relationships, understanding their needs in order to offer expert advice and recommending alternatives to profitably maximise the sale of goods
- Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, so you will need to adhere and be compliant to all Tool Hire processes and procedures including all Tool Hire audits and inspections
- Delivering and collecting a wide variety of tools & equipment to our customers
What you bring
adaptable
resilient
tenacious
high energy
drive
- Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive
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Company
Overview
1797
Year Established
Traces its roots back to this year.
- Serves a wide range of industries, from construction to home improvement.
- Supports both large-scale projects and individual DIY enthusiasts.
- Offers products for building, plumbing, heating, and timber.
- Operates through numerous well-known brands and a vast network of branches across the UK.
- Consistently delivers top-tier products and services for major infrastructure and residential projects.
- Known for innovative solutions to meet the evolving industry needs.
- Recognized for strong supply chain capabilities and customer satisfaction.
80%, 63% by 2035
Carbon Reduction Targets
The company aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 63% by 2035, aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative.
33% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by the end of 2023.
100% renewable
Electricity Usage
100% of operational electricity in the UK is sourced from renewable energy, contributing to significant carbon savings.
1.4M L, 3,500 t CO₂
HVO Fuel Savings
Switching to HVO fuel in 270 vehicles reduced diesel usage and achieved substantial CO₂ savings in 2023.
- Switching up to 1,100 diesel forklifts to electric by mid-2024 (estimated reduction ~6,600 t CO₂/year)
- Over 95% of operational waste diverted from landfill; using >30% recycled content in plastic packaging
- 11% of 2023 revenue from products with Environmental Product Declarations for embodied-carbon transparency
- Partner of National Retrofit Hub, influencing retrofit planning and industry decarbonisation
- Piloted full decarbonisation of one branch per business, installing solar PV, heat pumps, LED to inform rollout
- Scope 3 emissions reduced 3% in 2023 and now 6% below 2020 baseline; ratio per revenue improved 28%
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