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B&Q

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You must have a manual UK driving licence (Category B/B1) held for 1 year, good communication skills, flexibility for a varied rota, and strong organizational abilities.
  • You will deliver multi-drop orders, provide outstanding customer service, assist on the shop floor, use technology for orders, and represent the brand positively.

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
  • - Flexible enough to work on a rota that includes weekends, evenings and bank holidays
  • - A great communicator who can think clearly and make sound plans no matter how busy things get
  • - Organised and analytical thinker
  • - Knowledge of how to keep things simple

Responsibilities

  • - Deliver exceptional customer service & ensure our customers receive their deliveries in excellent condition and on time
  • - Deliver multi-drop orders to customers’ homes
  • - Be based on our shopfloor to fulfil customer orders and support colleagues where needed
  • - Use new technology to assist with customer orders
  • - Represent the B&Q brand and put customers first, everywhere you go

FAQs

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

The shifts are available from Monday to Sunday, between 7.00am to 10.00pm.

What is the hourly rate for this job?

The UK Notional hourly rate is £13.01 per hour, plus an additional £1.07 per hour store-specific location allowance.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time 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 special driving license to apply for this position?

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.

Is previous experience as a delivery driver necessary?

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

Will I be required to lift heavy items?

Yes, you will need to be comfortable with some heavy lifting as deliveries may include a range of items.

What are some of the benefits offered to employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary, an award-winning pension scheme, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, shopping discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme, among others.

How does B&Q ensure the safety of employees and customers regarding checks?

B&Q conducts checks through Experian with the DVLA to verify driving information and also performs a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

What should I do if I need recruitment adjustments during the application process?

You can contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments needed.

B&Q

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