Driver

LKQ Corporation; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts supplier is looking for a Delivery Driver to facilitate prompt deliveries and maintain excellent customer relations. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving licence and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including enhanced annual leave, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive healthcare perks. If you enjoy driving and working as part of a team, this is the job for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Exciting Career Growth

Life Assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Gym Discounts

Comprehensive Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail & Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• Clean Full UK Driving licence required.
• Ability to develop customer relationships.
• Focus and drive to deliver best service.

Responsibilities

• Organise deliveries efficiently and maintain records.
• Maintain good customer relations at all times.
• Generate additional sales at delivery point.
• Drive the delivery vehicle safely and courteously.
• Assist in the Warehouse with stock management.

Skills

Clean Full UK Driving licence

Great communication skills

High levels of focus, energy and drive

Good business acumen

Customer experience excellence

Job description

Job Overview

Join LKQ UK & Ireland as a Delivery Driver and play a key role in keeping our customers moving by delivering parts safely and on time. You’ll be the friendly face of the branch, building great relationships while ensuring excellent service with every drop. If you enjoy driving, being out on the road, and working as part of a team, this is the role for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary – We regularly review our salaries to keep your earnings competitive.
• Enhanced Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) – Enjoy a great work-life balance with plenty of time off to recharge.
• Exciting Career Growth – Unlock personal development and career opportunities across the UK & Europe.
• Life Assurance for Peace of Mind – Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for you and your family, whenever you need it.
• Exclusive Gym Discounts – Stay fit and healthy with reduced memberships at top health clubs.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Perks – Access an online GP, a hospital plan, and other wellness benefits.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money while staying active with tax-free bike purchases.
• Retail & Staff Discounts – Enjoy exclusive savings on popular brands and products.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• To organise deliveries in a prompt and efficient manner and to maintain records as required.
• To maintain good customer relations by being courteous and helpful at all times and to report any problems that may arise from goods or services supplied by the Company.
• Generate additional sales at the point of delivery, utilising marketing and promotional information.
• Provide marketing intelligence to Manager regarding competitor activity and potential business opportunities.
• To drive the branch delivery vehicle in a careful and courteous manner with due regard to the Road Traffic Act and Company Procedures and immediately notify of any pending endorsements or prosecutions against your licence.
• To keep the vehicle clean at all times and carry out daily checks on oil, water, battery, lights, tyres, fuel and report any new damage.
• To carefully observe Company procedures regarding accidents and insurance claims and to report any accidents or other occurrence relating to the Company vehicle without delay.
• To ensure secure collection of payment for all cash on delivery invoices at time of delivery, unless otherwise directed by the Manager, and to ensure its accuracy.
• To have due regard for Health and Safety of others whilst undertaking your duties.
• To immediately notify Manager of any vehicle defects and give advance warning of vehicle maintenance schedule.
• To assist in the Warehouse with putting stock away, picking and audit support
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Clean Full UK Driving licence
• Great communication skills demonstrate the ability to develop customer relationships and drive customer connectivity
• High levels of focus, energy and drive
• Good business acumen
• Always delivering best in class service to establish customer experience excellence
  
  

Why Work for LKQ

• People First: We value our employees just as much as our customers.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options to support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for progression in a thriving industry.
• Passion for Excellence: Join a team dedicated to being the best at what we do.