Delivery Driver Ashford, Kent, South East England, England
Job description
Delivery Driver - Ashford
As a Delivery Driver for LKQ Euro Car Parts you will be responsible for maintaining our high standards, working as a member of a highly effective and efficient team and maximising customer focused excellence at every opportunity.
Working as part of the branch team and reporting to the Driver Controller, this role will be focused on ensuring our delivery of our customer promise – every single time. Our team of delivery drivers are a fundamental part in helping us develop and drive high branch performance and operational standards which link to the organisation’s strategy and plan.
Why work for LKQ Euro Car Parts?
We are a people first organisation – for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance. We’re looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business.
The hours are 44 hours per week. The days will be Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm and 9:00 - 2pm on a Saturday every second week
Key Responsibilities:
- To organise deliveries in a prompt and efficient manner and to maintain records as required.
- To maintain good customer relations by being courteous and helpful at all times and to report any problems that may arise from goods or services supplied by the Company.
- Generate additional sales at the point of delivery, utilising marketing and promotional information.
- Provide marketing intelligence to Manager regarding competitor activity and potential business opportunities.
- To drive the branch delivery vehicle in a careful and courteous manner with due regard to the Road Traffic Act and Company Procedures and immediately notify of any pending endorsements or prosecutions against your licence.
- To keep the vehicle clean at all times and carry out daily checks on oil, water, battery, lights, tyres, fuel and report any new damage.
- To carefully observe Company procedures regarding accidents and insurance claims and to report any accidents or other occurrence relating to the Company vehicle without delay.
- To ensure secure collection of payment for all cash on delivery invoices at time of delivery, unless otherwise directed by the Manager, and to ensure its accuracy.
- To have due regard for Health and Safety of others whilst undertaking your duties.
- To immediately notify Manager of any vehicle defects and give advance warning of vehicle maintenance schedule.
- To assist in the Warehouse with putting stock away, picking and audit support
Skills and Experience:
- Clean Full UK Driving licence
- Great communication skills – demonstrate the ability to develop customer relationships and drive customer connectivity
- High levels of focus, energy and drive
- Good business acumen
- Always delivering best in class service to establish customer experience excellence
What we can offer you:
- Pension
- 22 days annual leave
- Hapi-benefits (retail discount)
- Staff discount
- Genuine career progression
- On- site parking
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, offering financial and wellbeing support
LKQ Euro Car Parts sits at the heart of the automotive aftermarket, supplying an unrivalled range of vehicle parts to over 18,000 customers through a world-class logistics operation in the UK and Ireland. But we’re so much more than just a parts supplier – we lead the market through innovative digital and service offerings, supporting our customers every step of the way as they prepare for the future. If you want to start your career with LKQ Euro Car Parts apply now.
