Delivery Driver (Zero/Casual Hours)

GSF Car Parts; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive parts distributor as a Delivery Driver, where you will be the face of the brand, delivering parts and ensuring exceptional customer service. This role offers the opportunity to support a high-performing team while covering for absences and holidays. You will be responsible for timely deliveries, maintaining vehicle standards, and assisting in the warehouse as needed. With a focus on customer satisfaction, your contributions will help drive the company's success. If you have a passion for driving and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years driving experience and a full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers within a 40-mile radius.
• Ensure high levels of customer service and provide feedback to the branch.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Customer Service

Time Management

Driving Experience

Knowledge of Local Area

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 contract, you will support the branch in covering any holidays or absences. You will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of a high-performing organisation and promoting the Company brand through positive interaction with customers.

Main Duties Include

• Delivering products to customers' premises within a 40-mile radius
• Ensuring high levels of customer service at all times
• Providing feedback to the branch on relevant customer and competitor activity
• Loading your vehicle according to procedures
• Collecting customer returns as required
• Carrying out vehicle maintenance including daily checks
• Helping in the warehouse as needed
• Assisting with Inter-Branch Transfer Deliveries as required

Working Hours

Up to 41 hours on average, Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working, depending on branch cover needs.

About You

What you'll need to succeed:

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience
• Excellent knowledge of the 40-mile radius of the branch
• Previous experience in a delivery driver role
• Understanding of the importance of high standards of customer service
• Ability to work to deadlines with good time management 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 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 supported by centralised expertise in procurement, supply chain, marketing, and national accounts. The business benefits from integrated IT systems, including our industry-leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.