Driver

Brewers Decorator Centre; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life assurance

Pension contribution 5%

Profit share after qualifying period

Staff discounts

33 days holiday

Job summary

Brewers Decorator Centre in Lewisham is seeking a friendly Driver to join our busy branch. You will make contactless deliveries, provide in-branch service, and help keep the store and delivery service running smoothly.

Salary is £30,891 per year plus pension and company benefits. Full clean driving license and a proactive, team-oriented approach are essential. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving license.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Familiar with Lewisham area.
• Able to work in a team and individually.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Make contactless deliveries to customers in the local area using the company Transit van.
• Provide exceptional service in branch and support delivery operations.
• Unload deliveries and ensure stock distribution within the store.
• Keep the store organized and safe according to company standards.
• Use product knowledge to recommend the best product for customers.
• Mix paint for customers and process specialist orders.
• Build relationships with customers to identify needs and provide a full service.
• Promote seasonal and special items to increase visibility and sales.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Teamwork

Retail knowledge

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Driver

Reference: OCT20263033

Expiry date: 22:00, Fri, 30th Oct 2026

Location: Lewisham

Benefits: Free life assurance, 5% salary employer pension contribution (subject to employee contributions), Profit share scheme after qualifying period, Staff discounts, uniform, 31 days holiday including bank holidays

Driver

Lewisham

40 hours per week over 5 days

Monday to Friday with Saturday’s on a rota

Salary - £30,891 per annum plus pension and company benefits.

We have a great opportunity for a friendly and reliable Driver to join our busy Brewers Decorator Centre in Lewisham. Providing exceptional service to our customers in branch, you will play a vital part in helping us serve customers and keeping the branch and its delivery service running smoothly. experience with our products isn't necessary, if you bring great customer service and team working skills to the table, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.

Conveniently located on the Chiltonian Industrial Estate, our Lewisham store features a home design showroom, within which our customers can choose from an impressive choice of trade and designer paints, a huge selection of wallpapers and all the decorating tools, materials and equipment they need whether they be a professional trades person or a keen home décor enthusiast. The branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm.

Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 - Brewers Decorator Centres are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials supplying both trade and retail customers across the UK. Still a family-owned business, we are proud of our wonderful heritage of over 120 years in our industry and the growth of our network to over 250 stores nationwide in the Brewers Group. We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues - our mantra is to 'help one another succeed'. To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careers

We understand that Neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process - we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can.

As a Driver with Brewers, some of your responsibilities will include

• Make contactless deliveries to customers in and around the local area driving our Company Transit van
• Provide exceptional service to customers in branch, to deliver upon our reputation for quality Brewers service
• Unload deliveries and ensure stock is distributed throughout the store
• Keep our store organized and safe, in line with company standards
• Use product knowledge to provide recommendations and help customers find the best product for their needs
• Mix paint for Customers, process specialist orders, and request special stock within the Branch network
• Build relationships with customers to fully identify their needs and allow us to provide a comprehensive service
• Promote seasonal and special items, including merchandising goods in-store to increase visibility and sales

Who we are looking for to join our team:

• Familiar with Lewisham and the surrounding area
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality
• Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can always be relied upon to work as an individual
• Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry
• Full clean driving license
• Previous driving experience advantageous although not required
• Previous retail experience or product knowledge would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given to the right candidate

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday, including an allowance for selected bank holidays - increasing with service
• Free life assurance
• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
• Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
• Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children to be able to access unlimited medical advice when you need it
• Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments
• Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on home improvements
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
• Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis
• Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
• Comprehensive Induction Programme and ongoing development
• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use our Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District

Please note -this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.

Other job titles associated with this role include Delivery Driver, Multi Drop Driver, Transit Driver, Courier, Delivery Crew Worker, HGV Driver, Lorry Driver, Inter Branch Transfer