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Store Delivery Driver

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B&Q

Nov 6

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Logistics

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 is the work schedule for the Store Delivery Driver position?

The position requires part-time work, totaling 21 hours per week, across 2 days. Shifts are available from Monday to Sunday, between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.

What is the duration of the contract for this role?

The Store Delivery Driver position is a 3-month fixed-term contract.

What is the hourly pay rate for this position?

The UK Notional hourly rate for this position is £13.01 per hour.

What are the key responsibilities of a Store Delivery Driver?

Key responsibilities include delivering orders in a 3.5-ton van, performing heavy lifting, representing the B&Q brand positively, fulfilling customer orders on the shop floor, and assisting colleagues when needed.

Is experience as a multi-drop delivery driver required?

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

What type of driving licence do I need for this position?

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

Will there be background checks conducted for this role?

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

What benefits are offered for the Store Delivery Driver position?

Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks of holiday, shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing benefits, and generous breaks.

How does B&Q support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

B&Q is committed to making the company more diverse and representative, providing access to a range of networks for employees and promoting 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 needed 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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