Delivery Driver

GSF Car Parts LTD; Stoke Pound; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is looking for a delivery driver. The role involves delivering products within a 40 mile radius and ensuring high levels of customer service. Candidates must have a full UK driving license, at least 3 years of driving experience, and exceptional knowledge of the local area. The position offers 28 days of annual leave, health benefits, and training opportunities, making it a great opportunity for those committed to customer satisfaction.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus additional days

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Life assurance scheme

Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience required.
• Previous experience in a delivery driver role is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers within a 40 mile radius.
• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times.
• Conduct vehicle maintenance and daily checks.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of 40 mile radius of branch

Time keeping skills

Customer focus

Ability to work to deadlines

Job description

Responsibilities

• Delivering product to customer's premises within a 40 mile radius
• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times
• Feedback to branch on relevant customer and competitor activity
• Load your vehicle according to procedures
• Collect customer returns as required
• Vehicle maintenance including carrying out daily checks
• Help in the warehouse as and when required
• Assist with Inter-Branch Transfer Deliveries as and when required

Working Hours & Requirements

Working hours: 41 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

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 driving experience
• Excellent knowledge of 40 mile radius of branch
• Previous experience within a delivery driver role
• Ability to understand necessity of excellent standards of customer service
• Work to deadlines with good time keeping skills
• Customer focused, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile

About GSF Car Parts

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 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 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.

What We'll Offer

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