Van Driver for Timpson Dry Cleaning Centre A28

Timpson Ltd; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 23,400 - 28,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free holiday homes

Achievable uncapped bonus

Discount card (up to 90% off)

Extra day off for your birthday

Annual salary reviews

Regular social events

Mental health and wellbeing support

Job summary

A well-known service-based retail company seeks a Van Driver/Logistics Manager in Stonehouse. You'll drive a company van to collect and deliver dry cleaning items, working both independently and as part of a team. Comprehensive training is provided, and a positive attitude is essential. Enjoy a competitive salary along with bonuses based on performance, excellent benefits like a discount card, enhanced leave, and numerous perks to ensure a rewarding experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean driving license for at least one year.
• Minimum age requirement is 21 years old.
• Positive personality and eagerness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Use a van to pick up and deliver dry cleaning items.
• Scan items in and out of branches.
• Maintain the vehicle according to servicing schedule.
• Deliver excellent service to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job title:

Van Driver/Logistics Manager driving for Timpson, a Service Based Retail Company

Location:

Based in Stonehouse, Glos.

Contract/Hours:

Permanent, Full Time

Pay:

National Living Wage (from £26,000 Plus OTE but bonus is uncapped so more available depending on performance)

Job description:

In this role, you'll be using one of our Timpson DC Vans to pick up and deliver Dry Cleaning Items from across our area, visiting many of our branches to pick up, then deliver cleaned items. After some training, you will be working alone when on the van, but as part of the team based in Stonehouse. You will be trained to scan items in and out of the branches, then process back at base. You will be part of an amazing team, with a huge team spirit, in a family run company.

Lack of experience is not an issue for us, as every single colleague is given in-depth training from their very first day. You'll be walked through exactly how things are done, as we offer a fun, valuable learning experience that quickly teaches you the new skills you'll need to succeed. Well set you on the path for a successful and rewarding career, and then show you how to excel at Timpson!

What we offer:

Looking after our colleagues will always be our number one priority. Every year, we conduct a happiness index, which tells us exactly how people are feeling, how they're being treated, and how we can make things even better.

Along with a basic wage, all colleagues can earn a weekly bonus based on performance, so that they enjoy the benefits of all their hard work.

All colleagues can enjoy all kinds of other great benefits, including:

• Free holiday homes
• Achievable uncapped bonus
• Discount card - up to 90% off for colleagues, up to 25% off for friends and family
• An extra day off for your birthday
• A paid day off for a child's first day at school
• Annual salary reviews
• Regular social events
• £1000 weekly lottery draws
• Excellent promotion prospects (we promote from within, so you can go as far as you wish. All of our most successful colleagues started the same way that you are!)
• Ongoing skills training and support
• A £100 bonus when you get married
• Mental health and wellbeing support - including FREE flu jabs and a 24-hour counselling helpline
• and so much more!

Read more about our amazing colleague benefits here.

Who we are looking for:

For this role you will need a FULL, CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE HELD FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR. You will need to be at least 21 years old. You will need to be able to present your driving license at the interview stage.

Your personality is more important to us than most qualifications or previous experience, and the people that succeed with us are positive, friendly and keen to learn new skills. We look for people who are confident, chatty and presentable, and have amazing communication skills that help us wow our customers with their hospitality.

Our services are as diverse and interesting as our amazing colleagues. We recruit from all walks of life, all genders and ages, and were extremely proud to be one of the largest employers of ex-offenders in the UK.

Who we are:

The Timpson Group is widely regarded as one of the best employers in the UK. You'll find our shops all over the British high street and in selected supermarkets, with 1300 Timpson stores currently open across the UK and Ireland.

We're proud to be the largest service retailer in the country, but what really makes the Timpson Group so special is our culture. We wouldn't be where we are today without the great people working in our shops, so we give our colleagues total authority to do whatever's necessary to amaze our customers.

This is what we call upside-down management, where we show trust in our colleagues by giving them the freedom to run their shop however they see fit. You'll be entering a work environment that really lets you push yourself, play to your strengths, and go home at the end of each day knowing that you've made a real impact.

Timpson is always looking for great people with great personalities, and this exciting new role is a fantastic opportunity to join our team. If you're interested in helping people, varied work and progressing your own career, then this could be the right role for you!

Since first opening our doors back in 1865, we've remained a family-run business focused on providing outstanding customer service, caring for our colleagues, and offering an inclusive environment with genuine opportunities for people of all backgrounds.

Next steps:

To apply for this fantastic Timpson role, simply click the button below and fill out the application form. We look forward to meeting you!

Some details of the role:

• To collect & deliver garments from various locations across the area as determined by the transport co-ordinator
• To ensure collection & delivery timescales are met
• To be flexible with working hours / days to meet the needs of the business
• To ensure the vehicle is maintained in line with the servicing schedule
• To report any problems with the vehicle to the transport co-ordinator at the earliest opportunity
• To keep the vehicle clean inside & out to company standards
• To represent the business in an ambassadorial manner in terms of driving and parking courtesy, how items are carried in van and in and out of branches and hubs etc
• To give excellent service to our hubs, branches, and our customers

Apply today and good luck!