Delivery Driver

GSF Car Parts LTD; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is seeking a delivery driver responsible for delivering products within a 40-mile radius. The ideal candidate will have a valid UK driving licence, at least 3 years of driving experience, and a strong focus on customer service. The role includes maintaining the vehicle, loading goods, and contributing in the warehouse as needed. The company offers competitive leave, health benefits, and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus opportunities for additional leave

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Discounts from 100's of household names

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience required.
• Previous experience in a delivery driver role is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customer's premises within a 40-mile radius.
• Ensure high levels of customer service.
• Assist with Inter-Branch Transfer Deliveries.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Good time keeping skills

Knowledge of 40 mile radius

Job description

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 & Requirements

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

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

About GSF Car Parts

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.

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