Delivery Driver

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive parts distribution is seeking dedicated Delivery Drivers to join their dynamic team. This role is essential in ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining high customer service standards. As a Delivery Driver, you will interact with customers, provide valuable feedback, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those who are customer-focused and driven to excel. Join a company that values its team members and offers a range of benefits to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual leave plus additional days

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Life assurance scheme

Discounts from household names

Paid time off to volunteer

Training qualifications and career progression

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Previous experience within a delivery driver role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers within a mile radius.
• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times.
• Assist with warehouse tasks and inter-branch transfers.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Customer Service Skills

Time Management

Knowledge of Local Area

Delivery Experience

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About The Role

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 the overall success of a high-performing organisation and promoting the Company brand through positive interaction with customers.

Main Duties include:

1. Delivering product to customer’s premises within a mile radius
2. Ensure high levels of customer service at all times
3. Feedback to branch on relevant customer and competitor activity
4. Load your vehicle according to procedures
5. Collect customer returns as required
6. Vehicle maintenance including carrying out daily checks
7. Help in the warehouse as and when required
8. Assist with Inter-Branch Transfer Deliveries as and when required

Working hours: (average) hours 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. Excellent knowledge of mile radius of branch
3. Previous experience within a delivery driver role
4. Ability to understand necessity of excellent standards of customer service
5. Work to deadlines with good time keeping skills
6. 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' lives 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:

1. Days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to 5 more with time-served
2. Free flu vaccine
3. Health & wellbeing tools
4. Free support from pension experts
5. Life assurance scheme
6. Discounts from household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
7. A suite of 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 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 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £ 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 1. 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.