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Store Delivery Driver

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B&Q

Sep 25

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Logistics
  • Colchester

Requirements

  • A manual UK driving licence (Category B/B1 which covers you to drive up to 3.5T vehicles), 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.
  • You’re flexible enough to work on a rota that includes weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

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?

Shifts are available from Monday to Sunday, between 7.00am and 10.00pm.

What is the hourly pay for this role?

The UK notional hourly rate is £13.01 per hour.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time and comes with a permanent contract.

What type of vehicle will I be driving?

You will be driving a 3.5 ton van for deliveries.

Do I need any specific licenses to apply for this job?

Yes, you need a manual UK driving licence (Category B/B1) to drive up to 3.5T vehicles, which you should have held for at least a year with no more than 6 points.

Is previous experience as a delivery driver required?

Previous experience as a multi-drop delivery driver is useful, but it is not essential.

Are there any background checks for this position?

Yes, if successful in this role, checks will be carried out through Experian with the DVLA, as well as a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

What kind of benefits does B&Q offer for this job?

Benefits include an award-winning pension scheme, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, and more.

How does B&Q approach diversity and inclusion?

B&Q is committed to making their workforce more diverse and representative of the communities they serve, ensuring everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities.

Can I receive support during the application or interview process?

Yes, you can contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments you may need during the application or interview process.

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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