Driver / Production Assistant

Job Title: Driver / Production Assistant

Location: Redhill, Surrey

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (will consider part time  3 or 4 days a week)

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.

This role is primarily focused on driving and deliveries, but offers variety through hands-on involvement in the workshop during quieter driving periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving & Logistics:
  
  
  • Transporting materials, parts, and finished products to/from suppliers, plating/powder coating specialists, and clients.
    
    
  • Mostly driving within London and the surrounding home counties (normally less that 8 drops), with occasional long-distance trips (e.g., Cambridge or Manchester).
    
    
  • Ensuring safe loading, securing, and unloading of goods.
    
    
• Production & Workshop Support (when not driving):
  
  
  • Assisting fabricators with machine loading and material handling.
    
    
  • Deburring metal edges, separating cut metal plates, and moving stock.
    
    
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized factory environment and being a team player.
    
    

Requirements & Qualifications

• License & Insurance:
  
  
  • Full UK Driving License with no more than 3 points.
    
    
  • Must be aged 25 or over (required for commercial vehicle insurance purposes).
    
    
• Experience & Skills:
  
  
  • Proven experience as a confident, professional van/commercial driver.
    
    
  • FORS scheme training/certification is highly advantageous.
    
    
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or sheet metal environment is a plus.
    
    
• Personal Attributes:
  
  
  • Positive, "can-do" attitude and strong team player.
    
    
  • Reliable, punctual, and seeking long-term stability.