Delivery Driver

L. Bennett & Son Limited; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetts Car Parts is seeking a Delivery Driver to ensure the safe, timely delivery of car parts to garages, dealers and retail customers across our network. You'll also perform light warehouse duties when not on the road, such as picking and packing, while upholding our high standards of customer service and professionalism.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8am–5.30pm with alternate Saturdays 8.30am–1pm, and you must hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous delivery or driving experience.
• Good geographical knowledge of the local area.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Physically fit – able to lift and carry parts when required.
• Punctual, trustworthy, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver car parts and accessories to customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Load and unload parts, ensuring they are handled carefully and delivered without damage.
• Check deliveries against orders and obtain customer signatures as proof of delivery.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and paperwork.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company in a professional manner.
• Assist in the warehouse when not driving (e.g., picking, packing, stock checks).
• Follow route schedules and adapt to traffic or delays when necessary.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any faults or maintenance issues.
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and complies with legal requirements.

Skills

Delivery experience

Time management

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Punctuality

Independence

Local geography

Organisational skills

Job description

About The Role

As a Delivery Driver at Bennetts Car Parts, you will be responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of car parts and accessories to our customers, including garages, dealerships, and retail clients. You will play a key role in maintaining our reputation for excellent customer service. This position also involves basic warehouse duties, such as picking and packing orders, when not on delivery runs.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays' 8.30am - 1pm

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver car parts and accessories customers in a timely and safe manner
• Load and unload parts, ensuring they are handled carefully and delivered without damage
• Check deliveries against orders and obtain customer signatures as proof of delivery
• Maintain accurate delivery records and paperwork
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company in a professional manner
• Assist in the warehouse when not driving (e.g., picking, packing, stock checks)
• Follow route schedules and adapt to traffic or delays when necessary
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any faults or maintenance issues
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and complies with legal requirements

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous delivery or driving experience
• Good geographical knowledge of the local area
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Physically fit – able to lift and carry parts when required
• Punctual, trustworthy, and able to work independently or as part of a team

About Us

Bennetts is a third-generation family business, founded in 1954, and built on strong values of value and customer service. While the company has grown significantly, those principles remain at its core.Today, the L Bennett and Sons Group operates across the UK, supplying car parts, tools, and workshop equipment to both trade and public customers, from independent garages to main dealers and specialists. With over 55 branches and growing, over £30 million in stock and a fleet of 350+ vehicles, Bennetts supports everything from routine servicing to complex repairs.As an independent, family-owned business, Bennetts reinvests in its people, infrastructure, and systems, enabling quick decisions and consistent service. Looking ahead, Bennetts remains focused on quality products, dependable service, and supporting workshops with confidence, staying true to the values that have driven its success for over 70 years.