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B&Q

Sep 9, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Logistics
  • London

Requirements

  • - A manual UK driving licence (Category B/B1 which covers you to drive up to 3.5T vehicles) that you’ve held for at least a year with no more than 6 points
  • - Previous experience as a multi-drop delivery driver is useful, but not essential
  • - Flexible enough to work on a rota that includes weekends, evenings and bank holidays
  • - Great communicator who can think clearly and make sound plans no matter how busy things get
  • - Organised and analytical thinker
  • - Ability to keep things simple

Responsibilities

  • Key responsibilities
  • Deliveries in our 3.5 ton vans range from a tin of paint to 30 packs of flooring, so you'll be comfortable with some heavy lifting & play an important part in helping our customers create a home they’ll love.
  • When you’re not delivering multi-drop orders to customers’ homes, you will be based on our shopfloor where you will use new technology to fulfil customer orders and support your colleagues where needed.
  • Efficiency and safety will be vital of course, but importantly, you’ll represent our B&Q brand, putting customers first, everywhere you go.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Store Delivery Driver position?

The working hours for this position are full-time at 36.75 hours per week, with shifts available Monday to Sunday from 7.00am to 10.00pm.

What is the hourly rate for the Store Delivery Driver role?

The UK Notional hourly rate is £14.08 per hour, which includes a £1.07 per hour store-specific location allowance.

Is the position full-time or part-time?

The Store Delivery Driver position is full-time.

What responsibilities will I have as a Store Delivery Driver?

As a Store Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for delivering orders to customers' homes, ensuring deliveries are in excellent condition and on time, and supporting colleagues on the shop floor when not on deliveries.

Do I need a special driving license for this role?

Yes, you will need a manual UK driving licence (Category B/B1) to drive up to 3.5T vehicles, which you must have held for at least a year with no more than 6 points.

Is prior experience as a delivery driver required for this job?

Previous experience as a multi-drop delivery driver is useful, but it is not essential.

Are there any background checks conducted for this position?

Yes, successful candidates will undergo checks through Experian with the DVLA and a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

What benefits are offered to Store Delivery Drivers?

Benefits include a competitive salary, an award-winning pension scheme, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks of holiday, shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, colleague wellbeing benefits, and more.

Can I get support during the application process?

Yes, if you require support during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion within the company?

Yes, B&Q is committed to making the company more diverse and representative of the communities it serves, ensuring that everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities.

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B&Q

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer with over 300 stores throughout the UK and Ireland, offering great prices, with over 100,000 products available to order at diy.com for home delivery or click and collect. We launched the UK’s first home improvement marketplace in March 2022, adding additional choice for consumers. The marketplace offers a unique, integrated experience with in-store returns for many products and Click + Collect options being explored. Our team of more than 26,000 colleagues of all ages are respected nationwide for providing great home improvement help to customers. They’re the beating heart of B&Q and their iconic orange aprons are worn with pride. Every year, more than 20 million people improve their homes and make life better with B&Q, and every year the company achieves ever-higher standards for sustainable sourcing and supports our local communities, including funding B&Q Foundation grants and Shelter’s DIY Skills Advisors