Van Controller

TN United Kingdom; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Van Controller to oversee delivery operations. In this pivotal role, you will manage a diverse team of drivers, ensuring timely deliveries and exceptional customer service. The position offers opportunities for career progression and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being. Join a leading automotive parts distributor committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the team and the satisfaction of our clients.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Annual leave plus extra days

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Pension support

Life assurance scheme

Discounts from retailers

Financial wellbeing products

Paid time off to volunteer

Training and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a driver team.
• Experience in coordinating delivery runs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the driver team and coordinate delivery runs.
• Ensure timely deliveries and maintain customer service standards.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Training and Development

Geographical Knowledge

Education

Driving License (3+ years)

Job description

About The Role

As a Van Controller within GSF Car Parts, you will play an important part in ensuring that we continue to meet our sales promises by coordinating delivery runs and ensuring delivery drivers provide excellent customer service.

Main Duties include:

1. Managing the driver team
2. Coordinating delivery runs and orders in the most cost-effective way
3. Ensuring vans deliver on time
4. Controlling and coordinating branch fleet maintenance and servicing
5. Ensuring the delivery team can meet the branch's customer service standards

Working hours: (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

About You

As the Van Controller, you will have a proven track record of managing a driver team and coordinating delivery runs.

What you'll need to succeed:

1. Experience motivating a diverse team
2. Customer-focused, driven to achieve, and willing to go the extra mile
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to train and develop others
5. Must have held a driving licence for a minimum of 3 years
6. Geographical knowledge of the area within a mile radius

What we'll offer:

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members' lives throughout their careers. Whether it’s health, wealth, or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones, offering a range of benefits, including:

1. Opportunity to earn a performance-based bonus
2. Annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to 5 more with time served
3. Free flu vaccine
4. Health & wellbeing tools
5. Support from pension experts
6. Life assurance scheme
7. Discounts from household names including Asda, Nike, and John Lewis
8. Financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
9. Paid time off to volunteer
10. Training, qualifications, and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment, and specialist training. The group has over [number] branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £[amount] million. Built on the heritage and success of multiple local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 1. Our branch network is supported by centralized expertise in procurement, supply chain, marketing, and national accounts. We benefit from integrated IT systems, including our industry-leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.