Delivery Driver

GSF Car Parts Limited; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Free flu vaccine

Wellbeing tools

Pension guidance

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Volunteer time off

Job summary

GSF Car Parts Limited is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to join our team, delivering parts to customers within a 40 mile radius and upholding excellent service with every visit.

You will load vehicles, collect returns, perform daily checks, and assist in warehouse tasks and inter-branch transfers. Applicants must hold a full UK licence (max 6 points) and have at least 3 years driving experience and a good knowledge of the local area.

We offer 28 days leave, health tools and career progression.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the 40 mile radius around the branch.
• Previous delivery driver experience and strong customer service.
• Ability to meet deadlines with good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Delivering products to customers within a 40 mile radius.
• Maintain high levels of customer service.
• Load vehicle according to procedures.
• Collect customer returns as required.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintenance.
• Support warehouse tasks as needed.
• Assist with inter-branch transfer deliveries.
• Provide feedback to the branch on customer activity.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Driving experience

Local knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Delivery Driver's play a crucial part of the team within GSF Car Parts. They are the face of our brand by delivering parts to customers and continuously providing excellent customer service. Our Delivery Drivers are important to us, giving customer feedback insights and ensuring we stay committed to delivering goods within the promised time. As a Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for contributing to overall success of a high performing organisation and promoting the Company brand through positive interaction with customers.

Main Duties include:

• Delivering product to customer's premises within a 40 mile radius


• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times


• Feedback to branch on relevant customer and competitor activity


• Load your vehicle according to procedures


• Collect customer returns as required


• Vehicle maintenance including carrying out daily checks


• Help in the warehouse as and when required


• Assist with Inter-Branch Transfer Deliveries as and when required

Working hours:

41 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

About You

What you'll need to succeed:

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points


• Must have a minimum of 3 years driving experience


• Excellent knowledge of 40 mile radius of branch


• Previous experience within a delivery driver role


• Ability to understand necessity of excellent standards of customer service


• Work to deadlines with good time keeping skills


• Customer focused, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile

What we’ll offer:

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to 5 more with time-served


• Free flu vaccine


• Health & wellbeing tools


• Free support from pension experts


• Life assurance scheme


• Discounts from 100's of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis


• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes


• Paid time off to volunteer


• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

At GSF Car Parts, we're not just supplying car parts, we're driving the future of the automotive aftermarket.

As the UK's fastest-growing motor factor, we've achieved more than 25% year-on-year growth for three consecutive years and continue to expand at an unrivalled pace. With over 215 branches nationwide and a state-of-the-art 500,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre, we're building a business that keeps thousands of workshops moving every day.

But what really sets us apart is our people.

We're a business that invests boldly, embraces innovation and empowers our teams to make a real difference. From industry-leading digital tools like Mastercat to our nationwide Servicesure garage network and partnerships with over 70 OE-quality brands, we're constantly challenging the status quo and finding better ways to serve our customers.

We're ambitious about where we're going and equally ambitious for the people who join us. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, progress your career or help shape the future of our industry, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join GSF Car Parts.

Make an impact. Grow with us. Do yourself proud!