Delivery Driver (Zero / Casual Hours)

GSF Car Parts; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in Ipswich is seeking a Delivery Driver. As a crucial part of the team, you will deliver parts to customers while providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities include maintaining the vehicle and assisting in the warehouse. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK driving license and have previous delivery experience. This role offers flexible hours, supporting the branch during peak times and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Previous experience within a delivery driver role is required.
• Ability to understand and maintain excellent standards of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers within a mile radius.
• Ensure high levels of customer service.
• Provide feedback on customer and competitor activity.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Knowledge of local area

Customer service skills

Job description

About The Role

Delivery Drivers play a crucial part of the team within GSF Car Parts. They are the face of our brand by delivering parts to customers and continuously providing excellent customer service. Our Delivery Drivers are important to us, giving customer feedback insights and ensuring we stay committed to delivering goods within the promised time.

As a Delivery Driver working on a zero hour / casual contact, you will support the branch in covering any holidays or absences. You will be responsible for contributing to overall success of a high performing organisation and promoting the Company brand through positive interaction with customers.

Main Duties include:

• Delivering product to customer’s premises within a 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

Up to (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working - depending on the cover needed in the branch.

About You

What you'll need to succeed:

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points
• Excellent knowledge of 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 Us

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 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £ 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 1. 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.