Join our Dandy Family and work at one of the best businesses Chester has to offer...
If you're interested in applying for a role at Dandy's Landscape Supplies then let us know - tell us a little bit about yourself, what experience you have and what you're looking for in a new role.
An up to date CV would also be handy - you can email that to sales@dandys.com or drop it in at Dandy's on Sealand Road, CH1 6BS.
Dandy's Landscape Supplies Centre is a fab place to work with great perks like your birthday off, 30 days holiday as standard and the odd pizza lunch or breakfast! You also will get to work with a team of people who really do get on well with each other - in and outside of work, and you'll be working for a business that cares deeply about the local community.
Current Vacancies:
HGV Class 2 Hiab Driver
Location: Dandy's, Chester
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: 45 to 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Days Only
Additional Hours: Rota Saturday Mornings for 8 months of the year
Salary: £39,000
Job Description:
Dandy's is seeking a skilled and reliable HGV Class 2 Hiab Driver to join our team in Chester. The ideal candidate will have experience in operating heavy goods vehicles, specifically Hiab crane trucks, and will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of materials to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate HGV Class 2 Hiab trucks for the delivery of materials.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery to various local and occasional distant locations.
- Perform daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Load and unload materials, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Maintain accurate delivery records and customer documentation.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations, and follow company policies and procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service during all interactions.
- Assist with other duties as required, including occasional warehouse work.
Qualifications:
- Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
- HIAB licence and experience operating cranes.
- Driver CPC qualification.
- Clean driving record with a thorough understanding of road safety and regulations.
- Previous experience driving tipper trucks is highly desirable.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
Working Hours:
- Standard hours are 45 to 50 per week, from Monday to Friday, during daytime hours.
- Rota for Saturday mornings for 8 months of the year.
- No night shifts or overnight stays required.
- Primarily local work, with occasional longer-distance deliveries.
Benefits:
- £15 per hour.
- 30 days holiday per year, including bank holidays and a shutdown over Christmas.
- Always get your birthday off (or closest weekday if falling on the weekend).
- Regular working hours with no night shifts.
- Opportunities for overtime.
- Supportive team environment.
- Potential for career development and additional training.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their experience and suitability for the role to simon@dandys.com ; Simon Hughes, Operations Director.
Dandy's is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Concrete Block Producer - Plant Operator
This is a manual labour role which involves heavy lifting.
You will be setting up concrete block moulds, pouring concrete, raking concrete, casting and de-moulding the blocks and taking apart the moulds. Full training on machine use will be given.
Machine maintenance is a key part of the job and you must perform daily checks and carry out daily cleaning, maintenance and greasing/oiling of machine and blocks.
Forklift licence is a must and any other machine operating licences would be beneficial. This is an outdoor, all weather position. Full PPE is supplied and you should be prepared to be working on a site that gets very muddy in wet weather and dusty when dry.
You should be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and you should be capable of hitting deadlines and meeting targets.
Working hours are 7am until 5pm, Monday to Friday with a one hour unpaid break and Saturdays on a rota system.
Annual leave is 30 days per year including bank holidays.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13 per hour, plus block bonus of £1 per block produced
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
Benefits:
- Additional leave
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chester, CH1 6BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- concreting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Fork Lift (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their experience and suitability for the role to Colin@dandys.com ; Colin Dowle, Yard Manager.
HGV Class 2 Tipper Driver
Location: Dandy's, Chester
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: 45 to 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Days Only
Salary: £37 - £38,000
Job Description:
Dandy's is seeking a skilled and reliable HGV Class 2 Tipper Driver to join our team in Chester. The ideal candidate will have experience in operating heavy goods vehicles, specifically tipper trucks, and will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of materials to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate HGV Class 2 for the delivery of materials.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery to various local and occasional distant locations.
- Perform daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Load and unload materials, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Maintain accurate delivery records and customer documentation.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations, and follow company policies and procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service during all interactions.
- Assist with other duties as required, including occasional warehouse work.
Qualifications:
- Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
- Driver CPC qualification.
- Clean driving record with a thorough understanding of road safety and regulations.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
Working Hours:
- Standard hours are 45 to 50 per week, from Monday to Friday, during daytime hours.
- No night shifts or overnight stays required.
- Primarily local work, with occasional longer-distance deliveries.
Benefits:
- £14.50 per hour.
- 30 days holiday per year, including bank holidays and a shutdown over Christmas.
- Always get your birthday off (or closest weekday if falling on the weekend).
- Regular working hours with no night shifts.
- Opportunities for overtime.
- Supportive team environment.
- Potential for career development and additional training.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their experience and suitability for the role to simon@dandys.com ; Simon Hughes, Operations Director.
Dandy's is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.