Delivery Driver

GSF Car Parts; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is seeking a Delivery Driver who will deliver parts to customers within a 40-mile radius, ensuring top-notch customer service and timely delivery. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence, have at least 3 years of driving experience, and be familiar with the local area. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and a variety of benefits including annual leave and health support.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Life assurance scheme

Discounts from household names

Paid time off to volunteer

Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Minimum of 3 years of driving experience required.
• 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.
• Load and maintain the vehicle according to procedures.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Minimum 3 years of driving experience

Excellent customer service standards

Time-keeping skills

Knowledge of 40-mile radius

Customer-focused

Job description

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

• Deliver product to customers’ premises within a 40‑mile radius
• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times
• Provide feedback to branch on relevant customer and competitor activity
• Load your vehicle according to procedures
• Collect customer returns as required
• Perform vehicle maintenance including 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 of driving experience
• Excellent knowledge of the 40‑mile radius of the branch
• Previous experience within a delivery driver role
• Ability to understand the necessity of excellent customer‑service standards
• Work to deadlines with good time‑keeping skills
• Customer‑focused, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to 5 additional days with time served
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100s 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. Our 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, 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.

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience, Talent Management, Customer Service, Communication skills, Basic Math, Box Truck Experience, Commercial Driving, Delivery Driver Experience, Driving, Heavy Lifting, Cash Handling, Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1