Customer Delivery Driver

ENGINEERINGUK; Croydon; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Customer Delivery Drivers to join their team. This role is about more than just driving; it's about delivering exceptional service to customers in their homes. You'll enjoy the flexibility of working varied shifts while being supported by a strong team. If you're energetic, driven, and passionate about helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a company that values diversity and offers excellent benefits, including flexible working options and a supportive environment. Make a difference in your community while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus personal day

10% discount on store purchases

Access to free wellbeing services

Life cover of five times your pay

Pension with matching contributions

Uniform provided

Flexible working options

Colleague networks for support

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to build relationships.
• A valid driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Delivering orders to customers while ensuring a clean and organized van.
• Communicating with customers about their orders and any changes.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Driving

Education

UK/EU/EEA Driving Licence

Job description

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Sector: Retail and Wholesale
Role: Driver
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

About the role

Customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of Tesco out on the road, we deliver all the way from Lands' End to John O'Groats. Our Customer Delivery Drivers get the opportunity to meet and talk to different customers in their homes every day. That's why this role is about much more than just driving: it's about helping others and delivering great service, with a smile.

Its hands on, physical and full of variety. No two shifts are ever the same and our customers look for help in all kinds of different ways. For most of the day you'll feel like your own boss, delivering to your customers but there is always a team of Managers and colleagues back at base ready to support you when you need them.

So whether you are looking for flexibility to suit your current lifestyle, job stability or an opportunity to change career direction everyone is welcome at Tesco.

You will be responsible for

1. Ensuring the van and trays I use are clean and kept tidy/organised.
2. Leaving the back yard clean, tidy and clear of rubbish, and picking up litter as I see it.
3. Ensuring trays are washed as part of the tray wash process.
4. Loading the van as required, checking the van for roadworthiness.
5. Talking to the customer about any changes to their order, including short code item and substitutions, offering a refund for anything they are unhappy with.
6. Taking care of products/deliveries as if they were my own.
7. Explaining to the customer that they will not be charged any more for their substitutions.
8. Delivering during the customers time slot.
9. Calling the customer before arriving at their property if early.
10. Calling the store/centre if running 30 or more minutes late.

You will need

1. Build relationships with colleagues to create team spirit, working together to make sure our store is the best it can be for customers.
2. Warm and welcoming in interactions with customers and colleagues, taking time to understand the customer and say 'Thank you'.
3. Acting quickly to respond to the changing needs of our customers and embracing change within my store.
4. Energetic and driven to deliver beyond expectations, integrating home and work to achieve a balance that is right for me.
5. Sharing ideas with my Manager and other colleagues on how we can improve our store for customers.
6. A UK/EU/EEA Driving licence (Full or Automatic only) for at least 12 months with no more than 3 penalty points.
7. Able to adhere to the GB Domestic Driving Rules.

What's in it for you?

Hourly rate: £14.56 per hour
We are currently recruiting for full time & part time shift patterns to be discussed at interview.

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:

1. Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays).
2. Request flexible working from day one.
3. Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends - save up to £2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home.
4. Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life.
5. Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%.
6. Benefits to suit you, choose what you use - from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes.
7. Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life's moments, big and small.
8. Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds.

About Us

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working.

References

Please note that Tesco will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver's age.