Driver - Laburer

Job description

Driver / Labourer

Location: Croydon, with deliveries throughout London and surrounding areas

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Driver / Labourer to join a busy team based in Croydon.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving deliveries and collections of materials and equipment to construction sites, alongside general labouring and workshop duties.

The ideal candidate will be physically fit, organised and proactive, with a full UK driving licence and a flexible, can-do attitude. You must be willing to assist with different tasks throughout the day and help maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Key Responsibilities Driving and Deliveries

• Deliver and collect materials, plaster products and equipment from construction sites and other locations.
• Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring materials are properly secured and protected.
• Plan delivery routes efficiently and ensure timely deliveries.
• Assist with moving and handling materials on site when required.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Keep company vehicles clean, tidy and in good working condition.
• Communicate with workshop staff and site teams to coordinate deliveries and collections.

Workshop and General Labouring

• Empty bins and dispose of workshop waste appropriately.
• Refill plaster bins and ensure materials are available for production.
• Scrape and vacuum workshop floors, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Put stock away in designated storage areas.
• Assist with loading, unloading and moving materials around the workshop.
• Empty water tanks using a forklift, where trained and authorised.
• Carry out general housekeeping and other labouring duties as required.

Skills and Experience Essential:

• Full, valid UK driving licence suitable for the vehicles used.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking, with a strong work ethic.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling and general labouring duties.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible, proactive and helpful attitude.
• Good communication skills and willingness to take initiative.

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of London roads and surrounding areas.
• Valid forklift licence or recognised forklift training.
• Previous experience in driving, warehousing, construction or a workshop environment.
• Experience delivering materials to construction sites.

Working Hours and Flexibility

The normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Flexibility is essential, as some deliveries may take longer than e...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South Croydon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English