Parts Delivery Driver

Lookers; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a Parts Delivery Driver in Chelmsford to ensure timely delivery of parts to customers. Applicants must have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years and possess excellent communication skills. The role involves maintaining the vehicle and providing exceptional service, contributing to customer satisfaction. Competitive pay of £12.21 per hour is offered, with various employee benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted technology purchases

Wellbeing support services

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
• Reliable with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and professional attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering parts to retail and corporate customers.
• Visiting other Lookers dealerships in the area.
• Ensuring vehicles are clean and roadworthy.
• Driving in accordance with traffic legislation.
• Providing exceptional customer service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Customer service experience

Education

Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years

Job description

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Overview

Location: Lookers Parts Plus, Chelmsford

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30 and alternate Saturdays 08:00 to 12:00

Lookers Parts Plus Chelmsford is recruiting a Parts Delivery driver to join their busy, dynamic team. As a driver, you will collect and deliver parts to our retail, trade, and corporate customers, working hard to consistently exceed customer expectations and ensure that we provide an exceptional level of service to all our customers!

Here at Ford Parts Plus, you will be reporting to the accomplished Parts Manager. Along with the extensive knowledge and support from the wider team, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path and to accelerate your career further!

Drivers at Lookers prioritise their time and workload efficiently, and they maintain our vehicles ensuring they are clean and in a roadworthy condition, both inside and out. You will drive safely and in accordance with current road and traffic legislation and you will notify your line manager of any defects, damage, or incidents that occur on the road.

Responsibilities

• Delivering parts to retail and corporate customers
• Visiting our other Lookers dealerships in the area
• Ensuring our vehicles are kept in a clean and roadworthy condition
• Driving in accordance with current road and traffic legislation to represent our business
• Consistently providing an exceptional level of service to all of our customers
• Always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism

Qualifications / Experience

For insurance purposes we require all candidates to have held their full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years. You will also be reliable, have excellent communication skills, be flexible and approach your role with a positive and professional attitude.

Having experience working in a similar role would be advantageous, for example having experience with any kind of deliveries, alongside a real passion for providing a great customer service experience.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill also be carried out.Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.