DELIVERY DRIVER
Job details | |
Posting date: | 12 December 2023 |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 29 January 2024 |
Location: | Preston, North West, PR1 1QE |
Company: | Meridian Business Support |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 50937979 |
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Summary
Join one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical products and solution providers with 250+ branches nationally with a core value to develop talent & internal progression.
We are looking for a Delivery Driver to join our Preston Branch (PR1):
– Contracted to 42.5 hours per week
– Monday to Friday – 07:30 – 17:00
– No bank holiday working required
Benefits:
– 25 days holiday plus your birthday day off after 1 years’ service
– Pension scheme & Life assurance
– Great on-line training academy
– Employee focused company with progression opportunities
As a Delivery Driver, you will be the face of our company and will build great customer rapport by providing excellent customer service at each and every delivery.
You will also be supporting the branch by completing warehouse duties such as inwards stock control, picking and packing products from our vast product line to ensure we are completing all our customers’ orders on time, and working on our Trade Counter to provide customer service in branch.
Delivery Driver – The Role
– Transporting customer orders to required addresses, timely and professionally
– Effectively following delivery routes route to maximize time/cost effectiveness and to meet specific customer requirements
– Loading and unloading vehicles safely and effectively, taking account of product size, weight and delivery routing
– Facilitate all inward stock movements for the branch efficiently, following company procedures, and using IT systems where appropriate
– Pick and pack goods to fulfil customer orders in an efficient, timely and safe manner
– Supporting the Branch Network by promoting products and services, providing advice and assistance to customers regarding deliveries and products
– Observing the local surroundings and record and report back any potential business opportunities identified
– Using IT systems such as M3 or Microsoft Office where appropriate
– Supporting in other areas of the branch operation as and when required
Delivery Driver – Must Haves:
– Hold a Valid In-date Full UK Drivers License
– Not have more than 3 points on license
– Be over the age of 21 years old
– Customer focused with a great eye for detail
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in contact
Our client believes that this role meets the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will support an application for visa sponsorship since all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.
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