Customer Delivery Driver - Northampton South Extra

ENGINEERINGUK; Northampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Customer Delivery Driver to join their dynamic team in Northampton. This role is not just about driving; it's about delivering exceptional service and building relationships with customers. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the community. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and various perks that enhance your work-life balance. If you are passionate about customer service and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus personal day

10% discount on purchases

Access to wellbeing services

Life cover of five times your pay

Pension with matching contributions

Uniform provided

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to build relationships.
• Valid driving license for at least 12 months with minimal penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the delivery van and trays.
• Engage with customers, providing updates on their orders and handling concerns.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Valid UK/EU/EEA Driving Licence

Job description

Customer Delivery Driver - Northampton South Extra

Sector: Retail and Wholesale

Role: Driver

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

About the role:

Our Customer Delivery Driver rate of pay starts from £12.92 an hour; this increases to £14.05 for stores inside the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location. It's our policy to offer new colleagues joining us a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, but if you'd like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12) we have opportunities for this too and would still love to hear from you.

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.

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 you use are clean and kept tidy/organised.
2. Leaving the back yard clean, tidy and clear of rubbish, and picking up litter as you 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 your 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. To build relationships with colleagues to create team spirit, working together to make sure our store is the best it can be for customers.
2. To be warm and welcoming in interactions with customers and colleagues, taking time to understand the customer and say 'Thank you'.
3. To act quickly to respond to the changing needs of our customers and embrace change within my store.
4. To be energetic and driven to deliver beyond expectations, integrating home and work to achieve a balance that is right for you.
5. To share ideas with your Manager and other colleagues on how we can improve our store for customers.
6. A valid UK/EU/EEA Driving licence (Full or Automatic only) for at least 12 months with no more than 3 penalty points.

What's in it for you?

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.

Please note:

Tesco will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver's age. We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, counters, bakery and driving roles.