Delivery Driver

GSF Car Parts; Dartford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GSF Car Parts is seeking a Delivery Driver to join their team. The role involves delivering automotive parts within a 40-mile radius, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining the delivery vehicle. Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have at least 3 years of driving experience.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus additional days with service

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Life assurance scheme

Discounts from household brands

Paid time off to volunteer

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years driving experience required.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Excellent knowledge of the 40-mile radius of the branch.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers' premises within a 40-mile radius.
• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times.
• Carry out vehicle maintenance including daily checks.

Skills

Customer-focused

Time management

Driving experience

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

About The Role

Delivery Drivers play a crucial part in the team within GSF Car Parts. They are the face of our brand by delivering parts to customers and providing excellent customer service. Our Delivery Drivers are important for giving customer feedback insights and ensuring we stay committed to delivering goods within the promised time.

As a Delivery Driver, you will contribute to the overall success of a high-performing organization and promote the Company brand through positive interactions with customers.

Main Duties Include

1. Delivering products to customers' premises within a 40-mile radius.
2. Ensuring high levels of customer service at all times.
3. Providing feedback to the branch on relevant customer and competitor activity.
4. Loading your vehicle according to procedures.
5. Collecting customer returns as required.
6. Carrying out vehicle maintenance including daily checks.
7. Helping in the warehouse as needed.
8. Assisting with inter-branch transfer deliveries as required.

Working Hours

41 hours on average, Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working.

About You

What you'll need to succeed:

1. Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.
2. Minimum of 3 years driving experience.
3. Excellent knowledge of the 40-mile radius of the branch.
4. Previous experience as a delivery driver.
5. Understanding of the importance of excellent customer service standards.
6. Ability to work to deadlines with good time management skills.
7. Customer-focused, driven to achieve, and willing to go the extra mile.

What We'll Offer

Benefits at GSF Car Parts support all aspects of our team members' lives, including health, wealth, and lifestyle. Our benefits include:

1. 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus up to 5 additional days with service.
2. Free flu vaccine.
3. Health & wellbeing tools.
4. Free support from pension experts.
5. Life assurance scheme.
6. Discounts from hundreds of household brands like Asda, Nike, and John Lewis.
7. Financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes.
8. Paid time off to volunteer.
9. Training, qualifications, and career progression opportunities.

About Us

GSF Car Parts is a leading UK automotive parts distributor, supplying thousands of independent garages across the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment, and training. With over 175 branches and a turnover exceeding £475 million, we operate as one brand since November 2021, supported by centralized departments in procurement, supply chain, marketing, and national accounts. Our integrated IT systems include the industry-leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Servicesure garage programme.