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B&Q

14d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have a valid Category B manual UK driving licence held for at least a year, a flexible schedule, and strong communication and organizational skills. Multi-drop delivery experience is a plus.
  • You will deliver orders in a 3.5 ton van, handle heavy items, assist on the shop floor, use technology for order fulfillment, and represent the brand with a focus on customer service and safety.

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.
  • A great communicator who can think clearly and make sound plans no matter how busy things get.
  • You’re an organised and analytical thinker, and you know how to keep things simple.

Responsibilities

  • We have over 300 B&Q Stores, our Digital Hub Stores are the largest in the estate and deliver locally to our customers’ homes.
  • 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 Store Delivery Driver position requires full-time hours of 36.75 hours per week, with shifts available from Monday to Sunday, between 7.00am and 10.00pm.

Is the Store Delivery Driver position permanent?

No, the Store Delivery Driver position is a 3-month fixed-term contract.

What is the hourly rate for this job?

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

What type of vehicle will I be driving for deliveries?

You will be driving a 3.5 ton van for delivering orders to customers’ homes.

Do I need to have previous delivery experience?

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

What qualifications do I need to apply for this job?

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.

Will I need to lift heavy items during deliveries?

Yes, the deliveries can range from light items, like a tin of paint, to heavier items, like 30 packs of flooring, so some heavy lifting will be required.

Are there any background checks conducted for this role?

Yes, if successful, checks will be carried out through Experian with the DVLA to verify your driving information, along with a DBS check for safety.

What benefits does B&Q offer to its employees?

B&Q offers a competitive salary, an award-winning pension scheme, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks of holiday, shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and various wellbeing benefits.

Is there support for diversity and inclusion at B&Q?

Yes, B&Q is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employees feel they belong and have equal opportunities within the workplace.

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