Delivery Driver - Saturdays

The Dash Group; Redruth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Dash Group in Redruth is seeking a Saturday Delivery Driver to support a 2-person delivery crew. You will deliver, assemble and install large goods, ensuring high levels of customer service and safety. Role includes occasional multi-drop parcels and driving duties, with a DBS check requirement.

Excellent training is provided; 1 day per week on Saturdays, with a modern fleet and uniform supplied. £13.00 per hour at Redruth Depot.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required for the role.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and move heavy items.
• Excellent time management and reliable attendance essential.
• Strong communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• All staff must pass a basic DBS check.
• Delivery driving experience is helpful but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, assemble and install home furnishings as part of a 2-person crew.
• Load/offload heavy goods using proper handling methods.
• Complete deliveries in a timely manner while following safety rules.
• Provide professional customer service as a company representative.
• Use handheld terminal to check items and report discrepancies.
• Perform pre-departure vehicle checks and report issues.
• Support multi-drop deliveries and collections when needed.
• Return to depot, unload, and account for deliveries on the system.
• Attend driver briefings/debriefings and keep vehicles clean.

Skills

UK driving licence

Physical ability

Time keeping

Communication skills

DBS check

Delivery experience

Job description

Job Title - SaturdayDelivery Driver

Location - Redruth Depot, TR15 3RQ

Reports to - Operations Manager

Pay - £13.00 per hour.

Shift pattern - Saturdays only - 1 day a week

Purpose

Dash Logistix is a leading logistics provider in the South-West, committed to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.

As a Delivery Driver, your primary responsibility will be supporting our 2-person crew delivery operation, delivering, assembling and installing large goods safely and efficiently within customers' homes. You will play a vital role in ensuring every delivery is completed to the highest standards of customer service, professionalism and care.

In addition, you will be expected to provide support across our wider delivery operation, including multi-drop parcel deliveries and collections, as required to meet business needs.

This role requires flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to undertake a variety of delivery duties while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and customer service.

We provide everything you need to succeed, including a modern fleet, fuel, uniform, and operational support infrastructure.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• As part of a 2-person crew, deliver, assemble and install a wide range of home furnishings, electrical products and sports equipment, ensuring every delivery is completed with the highest level of customer service
• Load and offload large and often heavy goods from vehicles, using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment where required
• Complete deliveries and collections throughout the day in a timely manner whilst adhering to company standards, health & safety procedures and road safety laws
• Provide excellent customer service, always acting as a professional and courteous representative of the business
• Accurately check and scan items out for delivery using a handheld terminal (HHT), reporting any discrepancies to your Line Manager
• Complete pre-departure vehicle checks to ensure your vehicle is safe to operate and report any defects or concerns promptly
• Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and management, including reporting any issues, delays or incidents during the working day
• Provide cover for multi-drop parcel delivery and collection routes as required, ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently and in accordance with company standards.
• Load and offload parcel consignments and sort items for efficient delivery when undertaking multi-drop duties
• At the end of the day, return to depot, unload and label any non-deliveries and ensure all deliveries are correctly accounted for on the HHT
• Attend driver briefings and debriefings with the manager on duty.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, presentable and refuelled ready for the next shift.

What We're Looking For

• A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to support both 2-person crew and multi-drop delivery operations.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The physical ability to manually lift and move sometimes heavy consignments.
• Previous delivery driving experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• Good time keeping and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to provide support to our customers on the phone and in person.
• All of our staff must pass a basic DBS check.

Additional Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement including bank holidays, increasing 1 day per years' service up to 5 years.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts on vehicle rentals, hampers and more!