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HGV Driver

Crawley, West Sussex

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  1. Full Time
23/04/2021

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Want to join a winning team? Join us at Wickes and you’ll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do – pride in our products, pride in our brand but most of all pride in our people.

Due to continued growth we have exciting opportunities for Category C Drivers to join our Kitchen and Bathroom Home Delivery network at our Northampton Distribution Centre.

Salary £31,824 + Bonus of up to £75 per week + Benefits

Key Responsibilities:

  • To assist with the safe delivery of kitchens, bathrooms and other materials within company policies and procedures and to customer satisfaction

  • To ensure that the load is checked prior to departure from site and that documentation is present on the vehicle, and stock is correctly identified and the POD signed by the customer

  • Main delivery crew point of contact for customer service agents. Ensure that any issues at the point of delivery are promptly communicated to customer services with the main aim of ensuring that the customer is satisfied

  • Operate the PDA unit in line with company procedures

  • To maintain a good product knowledge

  • To maintain the highest standard of customer service at all times

  • A real team player who can build a great working relationship with his delivery porter

  • A comfortable communicator who can build rapport with our end customer - you will be  the voice and image of Wickes

    • What are we looking for?

  • Basic Maths/English

  • Basic IT skills

  • Geographical knowledge

  • Working knowledge of WTD regulations

  • Good verbal communication skills

  • Cat C driving licence

  • Previous experience in a home delivery role desired but not essential as full training will be provided

  • A team player who is able to build strong working relationships

  • The role can be physically demanding with some lifting involved, so a good level of physical fitness is required

    • What can we offer you:

    In return, we offer a competitive salary of £31,824, plus a weekly bonus scheme of up to £75. Life assurance, pension, 20% colleague discount and high street discounts. 

    We are also able to offer training to those who wish to move to a Class C&E licence after 2 yrs service, if they have the right character and ability.

    The Wickes’ culture is best kept secret; it's a collaborative, down to earth, fun and exclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we will make you feel right at home.


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