Delivery Driver 3.5t

Wolseley UK; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme (matched up to 9%)

Bonus potential

Maternity / adoption leave

Discounts

Healthcare access

YuLife app

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Plumb Centre, part of the Wolseley Group, is looking for a Delivery Driver (3.5t) in Rochdale. You will perform multi-drop deliveries within a 50 mile radius, building strong customer relationships while following health and safety standards. The role includes warehouse tasks and a 40-hour week, with occasional Saturdays.

You must hold a full UK manual driving licence, with 3.5t multidrop experience being advantageous. A positive, team-oriented attitude and a proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Experience with 3.5t multidrop driving is advantageous.
• Familiarity with using a handheld PDA.
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5t van for multi-drop deliveries within ~50 miles of the Rochdale branch.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers as a brand ambassador.
• Adhere to Health and Safety, perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Load and unload deliveries as required.
• Assist in warehouse duties when not on deliveries—unloading stock, picking/packing orders, stock checks.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Multidrop experience

Customer service

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tools

Handheld PDA

Job description

Salary:

£26,695 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Delivery Driver 3.5t - Rochdale (OL11 1NS) - Plumb Centre

So, who are we? We are Plumb Centre, part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do - and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap - including... Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a 3.5t Delivery Driver based in Rochdale , you'll be responsible for:

• Driving a 3.5t van carrying out multi -drop deliveries to our customers within a 50 mile radius of the branch (This will involve manual handling heavy stock e.g. boilers, radiators, sinks, and toilets)
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with customers ensuring you are a positive ambassador of the brand
• Ensuring all aspects of Health and Safety are adhered to, carrying out a daily check on the vehicle, equipment, and load for which you have responsibility and reporting any defects
• Loading and unloading deliveries where required
• When you are not out on deliveries you will be assisting in the warehouse with duties including unloading incoming stock, picking & packing orders, stock checks, and general tidying

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.00am - 5.00pm and 1 in 3 Saturday's 08.00am - 12.00pm.

And here's what we'd like you to have:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential
• Previous 3.5t multidrop driving is advantageous
• To be familiar with using a handheld PDA
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred
• To be a team player who is happy to assist in all areas to ensure the smooth running of the branch.
• Eagerness to learn, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and a strong work ethic.