Delivery Driver

GSF Car Parts; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in East Midlands is seeking Delivery Drivers who play a crucial role in customer service and part delivery. The role involves delivering products within a 40-mile radius, providing ongoing feedback on customer and competitor activity, and maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates must have a valid UK driving licence with minimal points and at least 3 years of driving experience. This position offers up to 41 hours a week with alternate Saturday work as needed.

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 the necessity of excellent standards of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers' 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 local area

Customer service focus

Time management skills

Job description

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.

Main Duties

• Delivering product to customers 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.

About You

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 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

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 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.