Driver / Installer C1 Trainee

3 days ago

Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom Hughes Full time

Why come and work with us?

Hughes is a family run company that has been trading for over 100 years. Hughes is not only a family company in name but also in attitude. Our ethos is simple - to treat people the way that they would want to be treated themselves We are a long-standing company with long term plans, so aim to offer our staff a long and meaningful career. This means that we take training and career development seriously and as a result we aim to offer you a supportive and professional working environment.

We feel hard work should be rewarded, and therefore we offer you:

  • Employee Discount
  • Free use of Company Holiday Lodges
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Employee Assistance Program - including health and wellbeing services
  • Enhanced Holiday Allowance
  • Enhanced Maternity Leave
  • Enhanced Paternity Leave
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Training and Development Programs
  • Supporting Community Projects
  • Life Insurance
  • Recognition for Long Service

Pay and Working Hours:

£13.65 per hour (whilst training) rising to £14.65 per hour (upon successful completion of training).

Our field teams work 44 hours a week, spread across 4 days between Monday and Saturday. The 12 hour shifts can be busy, but the good news is that every three weeks you'll enjoy 5 days off thanks to our rota system. From time to time, there may also be opportunities to pick up extra hours during peak periods.

Training Program:

In this trainee role, you will build the skills needed to install our products to a high standard, with full support along the way.

Initially, you will spend time at our dedicated training centre in Ipswich, working closely with our service skills trainer to learn how to safely and effectively:

  • Install washing machines and plumbed appliances
  • Connect electric cooking products
  • Fit integrated and built-in machines
  • Wall mount televisions

On successful completion you will then receive external training to achieve:

  • Category C1 Driving Qualification
  • Driver Certification of Professional Competence (CPC)

Role Overview

  • Driving company vehicles, delivering and installing domestic electrical products for sales and rental customers.
  • Lifting and carrying heavy and bulky items like washing machines, fridge freezers and TVs is a core part of the role.
  • Offering great service so that our customers feel valued and assured in the decisions they've made, and the service we supply.
  • Promoting a safe and healthy working environment.
  • Striving to meet personal and team targets that ensure our customers are getting the best experience possible.

Working on the move from customer to customer can bring variety to your day.

You'll be given all the tools, equipment and training you need to fulfil this role, letting you take pride in your work.

What qualifications, experience and skills are required?

  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Full UK driving licence, or valid equivalents
  • Good levels of physical fitness
  • Willingness to Learn

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