Home Delivery Driver - Darwen

Iceland Foods; Darwen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Home Delivery Driver based in Darwen. The role involves delivering shopping to customers while ensuring food quality and providing excellent customer service. Drivers will be responsible for safe vehicle loading and maintaining road safety. Ideal candidates are positive, punctual, and possess strong time management skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.27, along with various employee benefits including a discount card, holiday pay, and health care options.

Benefits

15% discount card

Minimum 28 days holiday

Christmas vouchers

Long service awards

Health care plan option

Grocery Aid support

Qualifications

• Full driving license held for at least 3 years with no more than 6 points.
• Positive, friendly demeanor with a passion for customer service.
• Punctual and can efficiently meet deadlines.
• Strong awareness of road safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe van loading procedures are followed including heavy lifting.
• Adhere to safe driving practices.
• Complete van checks for safety.
• Ensure food quality upon delivery.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Assist in-store operations as needed.
• Work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts between 6am and 11pm.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Positivity

Road safety awareness

Job description

Home Delivery Driver - Darwen

Are you looking for a role that keeps you active, independent & engaged with people?

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for a Home Delivery Driver to join our team.

Purpose

We're hiring Home Delivery Drivers who take pride in providing excellent service & enjoy being out on the road.

In this role you'll be delivering shopping & connecting directly with customers as the face of Iceland.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe van loading procedures are followed (heavy lifting & manual handling)
• Always adhere to safe driving practises
• Complete van checks
• Ensure food arrives to the customer in the best condition
• Provide excellent customer service
• Lend a hand in store when required
• Be able to work independently & manage your time efficiently
• Flexibility to work shifts, the patterns can vary between 6am & 11pm

Qualifications

• Have a full driving license (held for at least 3 years and have no more than 6 points)
• Are positive, friendly & passionate about providing a good customer experience
• Are punctual & can work well to deadlines
• Can demonstrate a strong awareness of road safety

Benefits

• 15% discount card
• Minimum 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service
• Christmas vouchers
• Refer a friend scheme
• Long service awards
• Christmas savings scheme
• Recognition and rewards for exceptional customer service
• Option to join a health care plan
• Grocery Aid for free and confidential, financial, emotional and practical support

Compensation & Key Benefits

Hourly rate: £13.27 per hour. Key benefits: 15% discount, optional health care plan, Grocery Aid, Christmas vouchers, minimum 28 days holiday.