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Van Controller

GSF Car Parts

Tenterden

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

GSF Car Parts is seeking a Van Controller to enhance their operations in Ashford. You will coordinate delivery runs, manage drivers, and ensure customer satisfaction while achieving performance standards. Join a leading UK automotive parts distributor that values team development and offers a range of benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Free flu vaccine
Health & wellbeing tools
Pension support
Life assurance scheme
Household brand discounts
Financial wellbeing products
Paid time off for volunteering
Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of managing a driver team and coordinating delivery runs.
  • Driving licence held for at least 3 years.
  • Ability to motivate a diverse team and meet customer service standards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the driver team and coordinate delivery runs.
  • Ensure timely deliveries and control fleet maintenance.
  • Meet the branch’s customer service standards.

Skills

Team Motivation
Customer Focus
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Training and Development
Geographical Knowledge

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 commitments by coordinating delivery runs and ensuring delivery drivers provide excellent customer service.

Main Duties Include

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

Working Hours

45 (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

  • Experience motivating a diverse team
  • Customer-focused, driven to achieve, and willing to go the extra mile
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to train and develop others
  • Held a driving licence for at least 3 years
  • Geographical knowledge of an area within a 40-mile radius

What We'll Offer

Benefits at GSF Car Parts support all aspects of our team members' lives, including health, wealth, and lifestyle. Our benefits include:

  • Opportunity to earn a performance-based bonus
  • 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with potential to earn up to 5 additional days
  • Free flu vaccine
  • Health & wellbeing tools
  • Support from pension experts
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Discounts from household brands like Asda, Nike, and John Lewis
  • Financial wellbeing products such as advances and savings schemes
  • Paid time off for volunteering
  • Training, qualifications, and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is a leading UK automotive parts distributor, supplying thousands of independent garages with parts, tools, and equipment. With over 175 branches and a turnover exceeding £475 million, we have built a strong network supported by centralized departments in procurement, marketing, and supply chain. Our integrated IT systems, including the industry-leading catalogue system Allicat, enhance our service delivery.

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