Driver/Fleet Assistant

Salary 12.70

Location Steeton

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

We’re looking for a proactive Driver/Fleet Assistant to join our team at our head office in Steeton (West Yorkshire).

The purpose of the role is to safe and efficient driving support across the UK, including ad hoc van swaps, vehicle preparation for new drivers, basic stock delivery tasks, and maintaining the overall vehicle park.

Hours: Mon–Fri, varied start times (some weekends may be required)
Salary: £12.70 (over 40 hours time + 1/4)

Why join Acorn?

Comprehensive induction and training
Investors in People accredited employer
Healthcare and pension schemes
Free on-site parking & great transport links to Leeds, Bradford & Skipton
Subsidised on-site canteen
Cycle to work scheme
Gym membership discounts
Company events
Monthly reward scheme – Acorn Achievers
Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £100!

Key Responsibilities:

Ad-hoc van swaps, ensuring the efficient movement and exchange of vehicles between installers and engineers to maintain operational flow.
Provide essential support during vehicle recovery scenarios.
Manage the delivery and collection of vehicles to and from various garages and off-site locations.
Assist with the logistics of stock delivery and the transport of specialized parts as required.
Take responsibility for the vehicle park, ensuring all vans are organized, accessible, and ready for immediate use.
Prepare vehicles for new drivers, ensuring they are thoroughly cleaned, valeted, and fully equipped with all necessary items.
Perform mini valets and ensure vehicles are cleared of equipment or debris at factory locations.
Conduct diligent daily vehicle inspections and report any defects promptly to the Fleet Department or Transport Manager.
Maintain the highest standards of road safety and legality, strictly adhering to company policies and all relevant traffic regulations.
Support the transport and operations teams with additional driving duties, including professional transport for airport and hotel requests.
Some weekend or Bank Holiday working may be required, therefore flexibility is essential.
Duties may involve occasional early starts, late finishes. Late notice movements.
Overnight stays may be necessary on an ad hoc basis during exceptional operational circumstances.
European travel may be required

Skills and Experience:

Must possess a valid, full UK driving licence.
Previous experience in a driving or transport support capacity is preferred.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of vehicle safety checks and standard operating procedures.
Proven ability to coordinate and manage vehicle movements with high efficiency.
Strong geographical knowledge and the confidence to navigate diverse routes across the UK.
Proficient computer skills with the ability to accurately complete essential digital or paper documentation.
Excellent communication skills coupled with a professional, customer-centric approach.
Practical knowledge and experience in applying safe manual-handling techniques.
Competence in performing basic vehicle maintenance tasks and maintaining cleanliness standards.

Must be able to display the Acorn Values

OUR VALUES

⭐Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide

⭐Unity Working together as one team

⭐Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises

⭐Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community

⭐Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve

We Recognise Your Efforts

Acorn Achievers: Monthly awards scheme with £100 vouchers for winners and £50 vouchers for runners-up.
Recommend a Friend: Earn up to £100 if your referral joins Acorn.

If you’re passionate about delivering excellent service and want to be part of a values-driven company that invests in its people—apply today!

All recruitment communications will come solely from our internal Recruitment Team at Acorn Stairlifts.

Please note: this position may close early if we receive a high volume of qualified applications. To ensure ample consideration, please submit your application as soon as possible.

The Company

Acorn is a world-leading company, producing over 70,000 stairlifts annually and trading in more than 80 countries. A one-stop-shop for stairlifts, Acorn manufactures, sells direct to the public, installs and maintains home stairlifts. It has built its global reputation on quality, reliability, customer service and industry-leading response times, especially for curved stairlifts.

Employing over 1,500 people worldwide, Acorn offers a wide range of career opportunities in all sectors of its growing business. It is committed to placing the right people in roles which match their abilities and ambitions, then helping them develop still further to reach their full potential as part of the Acorn team.