Driver / Production Assistant

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Title: Driver / Production Assistant</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Redhill, Surrey</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (will consider part time  3 or 4 days a week)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the RoleMy client is an established sheet metal fabrication company based in Redhill looking for an experienced, reliable, and confident Driver / Production Assistant to join their team for a long-term, steady position.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This role is primarily focused on driving and deliveries, but offers variety through hands-on involvement in the workshop during quieter driving periods.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driving & Logistics:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Transporting materials, parts, and finished products to/from suppliers, plating/powder coating specialists, and clients.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Mostly driving within London and the surrounding home counties (normally less that 8 drops), with occasional long-distance trips (e.g., Cambridge or Manchester).</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring safe loading, securing, and unloading of goods.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Production & Workshop Support (when not driving):</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assisting fabricators with machine loading and material handling.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Deburring metal edges, separating cut metal plates, and moving stock.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized factory environment and being a team player.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements & Qualifications</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">License & Insurance:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full UK Driving License with no more than 3 points.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Must be aged 25 or over (required for commercial vehicle insurance purposes).</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience & Skills:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proven experience as a confident, professional van/commercial driver.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">FORS scheme training/certification is highly advantageous.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or sheet metal environment is a plus.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Personal Attributes:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Positive, "can-do" attitude and strong team player.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reliable, punctual, and seeking long-term stability</p>