Casual Delivery Driver

Bennett & Son Ltd.; Leighton Buzzard; Híbrido; GBP 14.000 - 19.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Bennetts Car Parts in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Casual Delivery Driver to provide flexible cover for staff absences, delivering car parts and accessories to garages and retail clients. The role may include basic warehouse duties when not on delivery runs.

You will need a Full UK driving licence and good knowledge of the local area, plus strong time management, communication and customer service skills. 0 hour contract, on site.

Formación

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Previous delivery or driving experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of the local area is desirable.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service ability.
• Physically fit and able to lift parts when required.
• Punctual, trustworthy and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver car parts and accessories to customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Load and unload parts, handling them carefully to avoid damage.
• Check deliveries against orders and obtain customer signatures as proof.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and paperwork.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally.
• Assist in the warehouse when not driving (picking, packing, stock checks).
• Follow route schedules and adapt to traffic or delays as needed.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report faults or maintenance issues.
• Ensure delivery vehicle is clean, roadworthy and compliant with legal requirements.

Conocimientos

Full UK driving licence

Delivery experience

Local area knowledge

Time management

Customer service

Punctuality

Team or independent work

Physical fitness

Descripción del empleo

About The Role

As a Casual Delivery Driver at Bennetts Car Parts, you will provide flexible cover for staff absences, sometimes at short notice. You will re responsible for the safe, timely and accurate delivery of car parts and accessories to our customers, including garages and retail clients. You will play a key role in maintaining our reputation for excellent customer serviced. This position also involves basic warehouse duties such as picking and packing orders, when not on delivery runs.

Hours of work:

This is a 0 hour contract and you will be called upon to cover staff absences, sometimes at short notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver car parts and accessories customers in a timely and safe manner
• Load and unload parts, ensuring they are handled carefully and delivered without damage
• Check deliveries against orders and obtain customer signatures as proof of delivery
• Maintain accurate delivery records and paperwork
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company in a professional manner
• Assist in the warehouse when not driving (e.g., picking, packing, stock checks)
• Follow route schedules and adapt to traffic or delays when necessary
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any faults or maintenance issues
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and complies with legal requirements

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous delivery or driving experience
• Good geographical knowledge of the local area
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Physically fit – able to lift and carry parts when required
• Punctual, trustworthy, and able to work independently or as part of a team

About Us

Bennetts is a third-generation family business, founded in 1954, and built on strong values of value and customer service. While the company has grown significantly, those principles remain at its core.Today, the L Bennett and Sons Group operates across the UK, supplying car parts, tools, and workshop equipment to both trade and public customers, from independent garages to main dealers and specialists. With over 55 branches and growing, over £30 million in stock and a fleet of 350+ vehicles, Bennetts supports everything from routine servicing to complex repairs.As an independent, family-owned business, Bennetts reinvests in its people, infrastructure, and systems, enabling quick decisions and consistent service. Looking ahead, Bennetts remains focused on quality products, dependable service, and supporting workshops with confidence, staying true to the values that have driven its success for over 70 years.