Waitrose Cfc Greenford Customer Delivery Driver

Wincanton

  • Greenford, West London
  • £14.48 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job Category: TransportDegree Level: No Formal EducationJob Description:Come and join our friendly team of driver at our Customer Fulfilment Centre for Waitrose, Greenford.The site is 24 hours a day, 7 day a week warehouse and transport operation.Working Pattern: Mix days Fixed hours (37.5 hours per week)Shift: AM shift starting time between 04:30am-6.30am (your start time will be allocated on a rota basis)PM shift starting between 12pm-3pm (your start time will be allocated on a rota basis)Within this role, you will:
  • Be spending your day greeting our customers and delivering their shopping on-time with lots of Waitrose personality.
  • Operate your vehicle in a safe, legal and economical manner always.
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks accurately and follow correct defect procedures.
  • From loading up, fueling and checking the van for the next route, or giving a customer a call so they know what time their shopping will arrive, everything we do is with our customers in mind
  • To deal with any queries or complaints in a courteous and efficient manner
  • Work towards deliveries in line with key performance indicators (KPI's)
The role is hands on, will involve heavy lifting/ handling and full of variety. No two shifts are ever the same - customers look for help in all kinds of different ways.You'll needWhile previous experience is a bonus (although not essential) for Customer Delivery Drivers, we're more interested in your customer service background, enthusiasm, friendly personality, and that you care about making a difference for Waitrose's customers and colleagues.Additionally, we're looking for people who:
  • Are over 18 years old, have had a full UK driving license (manual) with no more than 6 penalty points
  • Enjoy helping others and working in a team
  • Results orientated and can work to schedules
  • Understands the basics and importance of Health and Safety procedures
  • Able to lift and handle goods
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Can take the initiative and use common sense
  • Has a good degree of literacy and numeracy
  • Can stay calm under pressure
  • Are safe and courteous driver who can deliver our outstanding service right to our customers' doors, then we want to hear from you!
Our Culture & BenefitsIn addition to generous pay, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.Our CommitmentWe are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.What do we offer?We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment. Alongside a competitive hourly rate of £14.48
  • Access to onsite discounted Waitrose shop
  • Modern fleet
  • Pension scheme
  • Share incentive plan
  • Cycle to work
  • 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holiday
  • Uniform provided
  • Training and development from the best in the business to get you up to speed and feeling confident in the role
TrainingCandidates must be available to attend 1 week of paid in-house training.Monday 08:00-16:00Tuesday 08:00-16:00Wednesday 08:00-16:00Thursday and Friday hours will be confirmed on the first day of inductionApply now!Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, job offers are subject to a Criminal Record Check and will include a license check, which will be carried out by an external third party. We ask that you have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide these documents at interview.We are sorry but if you have been disqualified from driving within the last 10 years, we will not be able to accept your application.Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, job offers are subject to a criminal record check and will include a licence check, which will be carried out by an external third party. We ask that you have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide these documents at interview.So, if you think you have what it takes and want to be part of a supportive and friendly team, we can't wait to hear from you!We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.About Us:Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.

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