Customer Assistant - Home Delivery Driver

Co-op Group; Bridport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cooperative retailer is seeking a Customer Team Member - Home Delivery Driver in Bridport. You will pick and pack orders, deliver to customers, and assist in-store. The ideal candidate will have a valid UK driving licence and strong people skills. This part-time role offers flexible shifts and comprehensive training.

Benefits

30% discount on Co-op products

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions

Wagestream for earn-as-you-go pay

31 days of holiday (pro rata)

Virtual healthcare services

Employee assistance service

Full training and career progression support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license held for at least 3 years with no more than 6 points.
• Genuine concern for the needs of customers and colleagues.
• Great people skills with the ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders, delivering them safely.
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is safe and compliant.
• Assist in-store when not on the road.

Skills

People skills

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Customer Team Member - Home Delivery Driver

Location: Sea Road North, Bridport, DT6 4RR

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: 15 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, part time

Working pattern: shifts will fall between 08:00 - 20:00, to be discussed at interview

Full, paid training provided

You can apply for this role using your mobile device (no CV needed!)

What you’ll do

• Pick and pack our customers' orders, then deliver them to their doorsteps, representing Co-op out on the road as a safe and considerate driver
• Make sure your delivery vehicle is safe and compliant, conducting daily checks to ensure it's in good working order
• Lend a hand in the store when you’re not on the road, serving customers on the till, restocking shelves, and helping your colleagues solve problems
• Help introduce new ways of working and make change feel natural, sharing your experiences with your colleagues so everyone learns together
• Get involved in all kinds of activities and events to support your local community

What we’re looking for

• A full UK driving license held for at least 3 years and with no more than 6 points
• Genuine concern for the needs of customers and colleagues
• Great people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
• A positive approach to change and problem solving
• The flexibility to work a range of different shifts

Benefits at Co-op

• 30% discount on all Co-op products in-store plus 10% discounts on all other brands
• A pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Wagestream- a money management app giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata for part time colleagues)
• Virtual healthcare services for you and your family, including access to GP appointments, eye care, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness consultations
• 24/7 employee assistance service
• Full, paid training and dedicated support for your personal development and career progression
• Rotas shared three weeks in advance and accessible on your phone
• Cycle-to-work scheme

About Co-op and our culture

At Co-op, we do things a different way. For over 175 years we've focused on making things fairer for our members and their communities, and as a colleague we promise to take care of you. You'll get support for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, as well as market leading policies to help you through life events from bereavement and pregnancy loss to fertility treatment and menopause.

Diversity, inclusion and recruitment

Building an inclusive workplace. We want to build diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want our stores to be inclusive environments, where our colleagues can reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We’re also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we’ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We’ll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

Application process

As part of the application process for this job, you’ll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.