Delivery Driver (Zero/Casual Hours)

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

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is seeking a Delivery Driver to deliver parts to customers within a 40-mile radius. This role involves ensuring high levels of customer service, managing deliveries, and vehicle maintenance. Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have at least 3 years of driving experience. The position supports a flexible work environment with varied hours, contributing to a dynamic team committed to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years driving experience.
• Ability to understand necessity of excellent standards of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product to customer's premises within a 40 mile radius.
• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times.
• Feedback to branch on relevant customer and competitor activity.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

3+ years driving experience

Knowledge of 40-mile radius

Customer service focus

Good time keeping skills

Job description

Overview

Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5DP £10.00-12 Contract Delivery Driver's 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivering product to customer's premises within a 40 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 41 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working - depending on the cover needed in the branch.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with a maximum of 6 points
• Must have a minimum of 3 years driving experience
• Excellent knowledge of 40 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

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 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.