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About the role
As one of our Customer Delivery Drivers, you’ll be bringing the unique blend of quality Waitrose produce and Partner-led service right to our customers’ doors. You will actively embody our ethos - passionate Partners serving food lovers. When you're not on the road, you'll support the team with daily tasks like stock replenishment and housekeeping, contributing to the efficient and friendly running of the shop.
Note: You need to be 18 years or older to work in this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Start your day in store, checking your delivery routes.
* Load and prepare your van for deliveries, ensuring all orders are together for efficient delivery to customers.
* Complete vehicle safety checks, maintain road compliance, and adhere to health and safety standards.
* Represent the Waitrose brand on the road with excellent customer service as your priority.
* Assist customers with their shopping and build rapport based on trust and service.
* Support the shop team with general shopkeeping tasks when required.
Essential skills/experience
* Full valid UK manual driving licence (category B) with no more than 6 points.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Good time management.
* Ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting crates and moving cages.
* Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and adaptable.
* IT literacy.
Desirable skills/experience
* Previous driving experience and knowledge of chilled vehicles are advantageous.
Part-time hours (22.5 hours/week) across seven days, including late evenings, nights, and weekends, between 14:00 and 22:00.
The partnership
We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility, working together to build a better future. We value diversity, kindness, respect, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We believe in growing individually and collectively, making a difference together.
Important points to note:
* Roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks, with information provided during recruitment.
* Apply promptly as vacancies may close early due to high application volumes.
* We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance, including flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Discuss options with the hiring manager during your interview.
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