Delivery Driver

First Call Contract Services, Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics leader in Maidstone is seeking a Delivery Driver to safely transport furniture and provide excellent customer service. The role requires a Full UK Manual Driving Licence and physical fitness, as you'll be moving heavy items. This is a fantastic opportunity with genuine career development potential. The pay rate is £12.71 per hour with flexible shifts and additional perks. Join a respected company that values your contribution!

Benefits

Money saving offers and discounts

24/7 GP helpline

Discounted Gym membership

Online Payslip Access

Personal Insurance

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK manual Driving Licence.
• No more than 6 points for minor offences (No IN, DD, DR).
• Be physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport furniture from warehouse to customers' homes or offices.
• Interact with customers in a professional manner.
• Plan daily delivery routes for efficiency.
• Adhere to safety procedures.
• Check client orders for accuracy.

Skills

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Customer Service

Route Planning

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a nationally recognised logistics business, considered to be the leader in its field. Pay rate is £12.71 per hour. The role of Delivery Driver is based in Marden, Kent.

You don’t need any experience, but you do require a Full UK Manual Driving Licence; we offer full support for you to succeed in your role! First Call Contract Services are an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as delivery driver, warehouse, customer service, support worker, retail associate, cleaner and many more.

Why work with First Call?

• Working with First Call Contract Services gives you many additional benefits!
• Money saving offers and discounts at your fingertip
• 24/7 GP helpline
• Discounted Gym membership in over 2500 gyms
• Online Payslip Access
• Personal Insurance

Shifts for Delivery Driver

• 06:00 to 14:00
• 12:30 to 21:00 or until the run is finished

Pay

• £12.71 per hour
• Paid weekly

Main Duties of Delivery Driver

• Delivery and Installation: Safely transport furniture from warehouse to customers homes or offices. This includes loading and unloading items (some items weigh up to 120kg – you will be delivering with driver’s mate).
• Customer Service: Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner, addressing any questions or concerns they may have during the delivery process.
• Route Planning: Plan daily delivery routes to ensure timely and efficient service, taking into account traffic conditions and customer schedules.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety procedures and regulations.
• Inventory Management: Check client orders to ensure the correct items are loaded for delivery and maintain accurate records of deliveries made.

About You

• You must hold a valid UK manual Driving Licence
• No more than 6 points for minor offences (No IN, DD, DR)
• Happy to drive a company issued vehicle (3.5 tonne van)
• Be physically fit
• Happy to cover South of the River and all over the South East from Canterbury to Slough.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to complete the client’s Vetting Process which includes a basic DBS check paid for by you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

This job will suit any candidate with experience working at Amazon, Parcelforce, DPD, DHL, EVRi or similar employers.