Overview
Delivering furniture for IKEA alongside a Driver’s Mate who will assist in the lifting and shifting of items. Customer service will be at the heart of this role.
Wincanton are in an exciting growth period having recently won several new contracts. Our people are the driving force of our success, and we reward and recognise hard work with benefits packages and development opportunities.
What you will be doing
* Driving a 3.5 Tonne van in a safe manner, complying with all road traffic and vehicle legislation
* Performing vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey and reporting all defects
* Ensuring the vehicle and stock are properly secured at all times
* Providing a first-class customer service experience
Responsibilities
These roles involve lifting and shifting; you must be physically able to handle items. You will work within a team to deliver IKEA furniture and support with customer service on-site.
Qualifications and Skills
* Physically able to lift items (this is a physically demanding role)
* Valid in-date driving licence
* No more than 6 points on driving licence
* Previous experience in a multi-drop role is advantageous but not essential
* Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential
* DBS check will be completed on the successful candidate
Our Culture & Benefits
* 48 hour working week
* 5 days on, 3 days off – 8-week rota – Start times 5am/6am
* Unrivalled salary - £35,043.84 per annum
* 28 days holiday
* Extensive retail discounts across major retailers
* Permanent employment contract with a growing market leader
* Continuous training and development opportunities including DCPC and further licenses on completion of probation
* RAC cover
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives
* Healthcare cash plan
* Pension scheme
* Death in service benefit
* Driver awards and recognition
Additional Information
Be part of our values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust. We are committed to equal opportunity for all employees and value diversity within our workforce. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for current and future talent.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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