Delivery Driver

Bennett & Son Ltd.; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetts Car Parts is seeking a Delivery Driver to join our team, responsible for the safe and timely delivery of car parts to garages, dealerships, and retail customers, with occasional warehouse duties when not delivering.

You will hold a Full UK driving licence, possess good local area knowledge, and demonstrate strong time management and customer service skills. The role suits a reliable, punctual individual able to work independently or as part of a small team.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Delivery or driving experience is required.
• Good knowledge of the local area is preferred.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills are essential.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Physically fit and able to lift/carry parts.
• Punctual, trustworthy, and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver car parts and accessories to customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Load and unload parts, ensuring no 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 Bennetts Car Parts professionally.
• Assist in the warehouse when not driving (picking, packing, stock checks).
• Follow route schedules and adapt to traffic or delays.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report faults or maintenance issues.
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is clean and roadworthy.

Skills

Delivery experience

Time management

Customer service

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Geographical knowledge

Punctuality

Job description

About The Role

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

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8am – 5.00pm and alternate Saturdays’ 8.00am – 12.30pm

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.