Driver United Kingdom
Job description
Driver
Colindale
40 hours per week over 5 days
Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rota
Competitive Salary plus pension and benefits
The salary for this role will be increased on 1 April 2023 as part of the Company pay review
We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and reliable Driver to join our busy Brewers Decora-tor Centre in Colindale. Providing exceptional service to our customers in branch, you will play a vital part in helping us serve customers and keeping the branch and its delivery service running smoothly - experience with our products isn't necessary, if you bring great customer service and team working skills to the table, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.
Located just off the A5 Edgware Road our Decorator Centre in Colindale first opened its doors over 30 years ago and we have been successfully serving the local area by supplying decorating materials to both our trade and retail customers ever since. Our friendly teams of seven have over 70 years of industry experience so are in the best position to offer advice to both professional decora-tors or a keen home décor enthusiast. Branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7.00am – 5pm and Saturday 8am – 5pm.
A family run business for almost 120 years; we have a long history in our industry and have grown to over 190 branches nationwide. We know that our people make our business unique, and place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues.
As a Driver with Brewers, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Make contactless deliveries to customers in and around the local area driving our Company Transit van
- Provide exceptional service to customers in branch, to deliver upon our reputation for quality Brewers service
- Unload deliveries and ensure stock is distributed throughout the store
- Keep our store organized and safe, in line with company standards
- Use product knowledge to provide recommendations and help customers find the best product for their needs
- Mix paint for Customers, process specialist orders, and request special stock within the Branch network
- Build relationships with customers to fully identify their needs and allow us to provide a comprehensive service
- Promote seasonal and special items, including merchandising goods in-store to increase visibility and sales
Who we are looking for to join our team:
- Familiar with Colindale and the surrounding area
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality
- Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can always be relied upon to work as an individual
- Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry
- Full clean driving license
- Previous driving experience advantageous although not required
- Previous retail experience or product knowledge would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given to the right candidate
In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service
- Free life assurance
- 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
- We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on your home improvements Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
- Access to Medicash, an optional contributory scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments
- Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
- Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis
- Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
- Comprehensive Induction Programme
- After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form.
Please note –this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.
Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process.
Other job titles associated with this role include Delivery Driver, Multi Drop Driver, Transit Driver, Courier, Delivery Crew Worker, HGV Driver, Lorry Driver, Inter Branch Transfer
