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Store Delivery Driver

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B&Q

Sep 13

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Logistics

Requirements

  • - A great communicator who can think clearly and make sound plans no matter how busy things get
  • - Organised and analytical thinker
  • - Manual UK driving licence (Category B/B1 which covers you to drive up to 3.5T vehicles) held for at least a year with no more than 6 points
  • - Previous experience as a multi-drop delivery driver is useful, but not essential
  • - Flexible enough to work on a rota that includes weekends, evenings and bank holidays
  • - Checks through Experian with the DVLA to verify information
  • - DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Responsibilities

  • Key responsibilities
  • Deliveries in our 3.5 ton vans range from a tin of paint to 30 packs of flooring, so you'll be comfortable with some heavy lifting & play an important part in helping our customers create a home they’ll love
  • When you’re not delivering multi-drop orders to customers’ homes, you will be based on our shopfloor where you will use new technology to fulfil customer orders and support your colleagues where needed
  • Efficiency and safety will be vital of course, but importantly, you’ll represent our B&Q brand, putting customers first, everywhere you go

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Store Delivery Driver position?

The shifts available are part-time at 21 hours per week, from Monday to Sunday, between 7.00am and 10.00pm, consisting of 2 x 10.5 shifts.

What is the hourly rate for this position?

The UK Notional hourly rate for the Store Delivery Driver role is £13.01 per hour.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This is a permanent contract position.

What does the role of a Store Delivery Driver involve?

The Store Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering customer orders in a 3.5 ton van, handling various items from small parcels to larger deliveries, and providing exceptional customer service on the shopfloor.

Do I need special qualifications to apply for this role?

Yes, you will need a manual UK driving licence (Category B/B1) that you’ve held for at least a year with no more than 6 points. Previous experience as a multi-drop delivery driver is useful but not essential.

What personal qualities do you look for in a candidate?

We look for great communicators who can think clearly and make sound plans. Being organized, analytical, and able to represent the B&Q brand while putting customers first is essential.

Are background checks required for this position?

Yes, successful candidates will undergo checks through Experian with the DVLA to verify driving information and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What benefits do you offer to employees?

Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, an award-winning pension scheme, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits, and generous breaks.

Is there support available during the application process for candidates needing adjustments?

Yes, we offer support during the application or interview process. Candidates can contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer with over 300 stores throughout the UK and Ireland, offering great prices, with over 100,000 products available to order at diy.com for home delivery or click and collect. We launched the UK’s first home improvement marketplace in March 2022, adding additional choice for consumers. The marketplace offers a unique, integrated experience with in-store returns for many products and Click + Collect options being explored. Our team of more than 26,000 colleagues of all ages are respected nationwide for providing great home improvement help to customers. They’re the beating heart of B&Q and their iconic orange aprons are worn with pride. Every year, more than 20 million people improve their homes and make life better with B&Q, and every year the company achieves ever-higher standards for sustainable sourcing and supports our local communities, including funding B&Q Foundation grants and Shelter’s DIY Skills Advisors

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