Home delivery Driver

Horticulture Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Horticulture Jobs seeks an experienced Home Delivery & Assembly Driver for a well known Chelsea garden centre. The role covers customer home deliveries, product installation and assembly, with focus on punctuality and professional service.

You will manage deliveries, keep equipment in good condition and liaise with customers to ensure smooth completion of each service. Flexibility and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license and knowledge of central London parking rules.
• Physical fitness to lift and move items at store and customer homes.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle for home deliveries and product transfer.
• Install and assemble products when required, including garden furniture.
• Ensure goods are delivered and installed to standard and inform customers of schedules.
• Maintain clean, organized tools, equipment and vehicle for delivery/assembly.
• Communicate effectively with customers about delays or issues.

Skills

Valid UK Driving License

Central London driving knowledge

Physical fitness

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Good English

Job description

Our client is well known garden centre in Chelsea.

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Full or PART Time Home Delivery & Assembly Driver to join their team.

To fulfill this permanent position, you will need to make use of the following skills and achieve the following requirements:

Requirements

• Valid UK Driving License and good knowledge of driving code and parking restrictions in central London.
• Strong physical fitness to be able to manage on your own and with help lifting, carrying and standing both at our store and at customers’ homes.
• Problem solving attitude and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• The ability to work under pressure and flexibility in responding to changing circumstances, a willingness to take on additional tasks to ensure the activity and work run smoothly.
• Friendly, welcoming, polite approach to customers and good presentation.
• DIY and general maintenance skills Highly organised and responsible.
• Flexibility, reliability and adaptability.
• The ability to operate on your own and as part of a team.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good command of English.

Job Description

• Driving company’s vehicle when required, including Customer home deliveries and transfer of company’s goods.
• Installation and assembly of products when required, including garden furniture, BBQ, planting up and Christmas trees.
• Organising and making sure all goods are up to standard to be delivered and contacting customers when necessary to inform about schedule and any other queries.
• Responsible for making sure the delivery and installation are executed smoothly, professionally and efficiently.
• This is crucial to keep a good reputation of the business, so the customer’s last impression of the business is the best.
• Punctuality is very important, as is proper communication with the customer if there are any problems or delays.
• Organising and keeping functional, neat and tidy tools, equipment and vehicle required for Home Delivery and Assembly Services.
• Helping out in other areas of the business and assisting other members of staff as required, including organisation and maintenance of backyard and storage areas, including waste disposal.
• Following rules and procedures in place, including time keeping and appearance.