Delivery Driver

GSF Car Parts; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor is looking for a Delivery Driver to deliver products within a 40-mile radius. The role requires excellent customer service skills, a full UK driving licence with minimal points, and at least 3 years of driving experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values its team members and offers numerous benefits, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Discounts from 100’s of household names

Life assurance scheme

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience required.
• Ability to understand and provide excellent customer service.
• Customer focused, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers within a 40-mile radius.
• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times.
• Provide feedback on customer and competitor activity.
• Assist in warehouse duties when necessary.
• Perform vehicle maintenance and checks.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Excellent customer service

Driving experience

Knowledge of delivery area

Good time keeping skills

Job description

Overview

Delivery Drivers 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we 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

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group\'s national garage programme, Servicesure.