Drivers Mate / Porter
DIY Kitchens
Drivers Mate / Porter
£36046
DIY Kitchens, Witney, Oxfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 7 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 9916d96532cd46548278911824db3a1c
Full Job Description
- This role will include direct customer contact and some manual handling as the main purpose of the role is to deliver kitchen units to our customers across the UK.
- You'll be able to accurately ensure all deliveries are signed for as well as carefully checking goods you collect and recording any damages or shortages.
- Delivering world class customer service to our customers, you'll also take care to ensure the customer order arrives on time and in good condition.
- You'll be responsible for the safety and legal compliance of your vehicle, making checks to ensure that your loads are secure.
- You'll also be responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy vehicle.
- A good communicator, you'll proactively keep the office and Customers informed of any delays, accidents, breakdowns or discrepancies while always adhering to the quality standards and operational procedures.
- Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
- Heavy lifting is essential therefore you must be physically fit.
- Must be willing to work 5 out of 7 days and across weekends, there is a rota for this to ensure it is fair across employees.
- Some overnight working and occasional weekend working will be required during busy times, You will stay in the vehicle if HGV with a driver or be put up in a hotel depending on whether you are assisting a van driver or a HGV driver.
- Shifts can start anywhere from 06:00 onwards and finish as late as 22:00 dependant on shift pattern working.
A positive attitude, flexible approach with excellent communication skills. - You will be diligent, organised and with a good eye for detail you'll accurately manage all your documentation, ensuring it is completed and submitted correctly and on time.
- You'll be also be thorough in your safety and compliance checks for both your vehicle and your loads.
- Previous experience as a driver/drivers mate.
- Passion for delivering good customer service.
- Passion for driving/logistics.
- Must be comfortable going as a drivers mate at times in Vans and trucks.
DIY Kitchens is the world's number 1 online kitchen retailer, a family-owned business with three world class, state of the art manufacturing sites in Yorkshire. We've been manufacturing our kitchens since 1982 and we pride ourselves on producing stunning kitchens that our customers love, finished to the highest standard and built to last. - Weekly Pay
- Permanent contract
- Paid overtime available
- Pension scheme
- 30 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Christmas shutdown (mandatory)
- Free uniform
- Free hot drinks
- Generous discounts at DIY Kitchens
- " Refer a Friend" scheme with cash incentives
We're rated 'Excellent' by our customers on Trustpilot and have even been awarded 'Best Rated Kitchen Brand' by Which? magazine. We have exciting opportunities for you to join our team of 400+ colleagues and grow your career with us - in return we'll reward you with some fantastic benefits and a great future with a friendly, dynamic company.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as a team at DIY Kitchens, we are committed to being fair and inclusive.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£17.33 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week