Delivery Driver - Purfleet

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking logistics company where your role as a Customer Service Team Member is vital in delivering quality goods. Enjoy the flexibility of working varied hours, including evenings and weekends, while being rewarded with a competitive pay structure. With a focus on safety and inclusivity, this position offers numerous perks, including a company pension, health services, and opportunities for career progression. If you're ready to embrace a dynamic environment and make a difference in customer satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company pension with up to 7% matched contributions

Enhanced digital health and wellbeing service

Discounts on shopping, entertainment, and restaurants

Life insurance coverage from day one

15% off your weekly shop

Voluntary benefits like dental and travel insurance

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Full UK or EU driving licence with minimum 6 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver top-quality products efficiently and on time.
• Interact with customers and ensure a positive delivery experience.

Skills

Good communication skills

Job description

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Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week?

Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities.

It's our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. While others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top-quality products on time and efficiently.

You’ll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you’ll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like!

In return, we use our automated technology to pre-plan your route and pre-load your van!

Everyone likes their groceries at different times, so our working patterns will involve evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays. On top of your base pay, you will receive premiums that increase your average hourly earnings to £13.75. You can also boost your earnings further with overtime pay for those extra hours!

All your breaks are paid, meaning you get paid for every minute at work. That’s a great deal!

(Everyone’s shifts will vary, but more information is included below to help you understand what that might look like.)

We prioritize a safe working environment and offer a range of perks tailored to your lifestyle, including:

• Company pension with up to 7% matched contributions after 3 months
• An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents
• Discounts on high street shopping, entertainment, and restaurants
• Life insurance coverage from day one
• 15% off your weekly shop
• Additional voluntary benefits like dental and travel insurance at discounted rates
• Opportunities for career progression, with 87% of salaried roles filled internally

What do we need from you?

No previous experience is necessary; just bring a positive attitude and our training team will guide you!

Driving Licence Requirements:

• Full UK or EU driving licence
• Minimum of 6 months driving experience
• Maximum of 6 penalty points
• No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years

Some deliveries may involve handling alcohol, so you must be over 18 to apply.

As this is a customer-facing role, good communication skills are essential.

How to apply:

• Fill in an online application—no CV needed!
• Our recruitment team will conduct online Licence and Right to Work checks
• You'll be invited to tour the site and meet the team for a Q&A
• We will perform a DBS check
• Once all checks are complete, you'll receive an offer and start your career with Ocado Logistics!

Contract Details:

• Type: Permanent
• Hours: 40 per week, including paid breaks
• Working days: Any 5 days out of 7, with 8-hour shifts (more info provided during pre-boarding)
• Shifts: AM & PM, starting as early as 05:30 and ending as late as 00:00. Check your commute before applying. Rota provided up to 13 weeks in advance.

Pay Structure: Paid every 4 weeks on a monthly schedule. Please consider this when applying.

Hourly Pay Rates:

Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate)

Evening Premium (from 6pm)

Sunday Day Premium

Sunday Evening Premium

Overtime (Day and Evening shifts, Monday to Saturday)

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritizing inclusivity and equal opportunities for all, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. Whatever your background, you'll find a home at Ocado Logistics.