Careers

As we grow, we look to employ people with the right skills and experience that understand the importance of maintaining and improving our services.

Island Carriers

Key dates

End date: 20th December 2024

Start date: ASAP

To apply

Download the word application form and email it to recruitment@issg.co.uk

 

(Please note: all prospective candidates must complete an application form as part of the recruitment process.)

Van Driver at Island Carriers

Location

St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly

Hours

40 hours per week including weekdays, weekends, and some bank holidays

Salary

Dependent upon experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our logistics business.

Working for a small business means you will get involved with a variety of different tasks, so prioritising and flexibility is paramount.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Pack and load products onto vans / HGV vehicles according to company’s specifications.
  • Deliver freight to residential areas, business and institutions supporting team members as and when required.

 

Requirements

  • A full driving license
  • You must be a team player
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment
  • Ability to problem solve and think on one’s feet
  • You must be able to work alone effectively and in a timely fashion tin addition to and as part of a team and always to a very high standard giving our customers a great service.
  • Record all work undertaken on a driver sheet including where and when luggage was delivered, so the customer can be charged
  • Regular cleaning of the vehicle including maintenance checks and report directly to your manager any problems
  • Uniform is supplied with an expectation of clean and presentable image of staff
  • Attend all training offered sometimes this may mean staying away from home
  • Responsibility for vehicles driven including reporting any damage caused
  • Previous experience in a customer service environment
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm with lots of passion and energy
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • A “can do” and “I can help you”” attitude
  • Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to multitask and carry out core routine duties.
  • An appropriate level of fitness as this is a physically demanding role.
  • Be reliable

 

You must have accommodation on St Mary’s to be considered for this role

 

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Whilst we may not have the right vacancy for you at present, we welcome speculative applications.

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Telephone and email

Please call us on +44(0) 1736 334220
or email sales@islesofscilly-travel.co.uk.

 

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