Driver LCV (B)

Wolseley UK; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant in Sittingbourne is seeking a Delivery Driver for a permanent position. You will be responsible for delivering plumbing and heating supplies within an 80-mile radius. Candidates must hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence and have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and basic computer skills. This is a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with a supportive work environment and various benefits including bonuses and annual leave.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Potential to earn bonuses

Annual leave increasing with service

Access to online and high street discounts

Free access to healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous multidrop driving is preferred.
• Familiarity with PDA devices.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5T van to deliver plumbing and heating supplies.
• Carrying out vehicle checks and loading/unloading deliveries.
• Assisting in the warehouse with stock checks and general tidying.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Team player attitude

Eagerness to learn

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Salary

£25,805.32 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

About the role

Delivery Driver 3.5T - Sittingbourne - Plumb Centre

So, who are we? We are Plumb Centre, part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Benefits

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5T van to deliver plumbing and heating supplies mainly within a 80 mile radius of the branch.
• The number of deliveries will vary day to day from 15 - 20 mainly to new build construction sites but also residential customers and other businesses.
• Carrying out vehicle checks.
• Loading and unloading deliveries, which involves manual handling of heavy items such as boilers, radiators, toilets and sinks.
• Assisting in the warehouse if back from deliveries early with unloading stock, picking & packing orders, stock checks and general tidying.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:00am - 4:00pm.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Previous multidrop driving is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with PDA devices.
• To be a team player who is happy to assist in the warehouse to ensure the smooth running of the branch.
• Eagerness to learn, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and a strong work ethic.

Please be aware that we are extending the application period for this role until the new year. Consequently, interviews will not be held until then. Rest assured, we will review your application, but this process may take a bit longer than usual. If you don’t hear from us right away, please don’t worry. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful festive break!

We look forward to receiving your application!