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Position: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Castle Donington, East Midlands
Here at Buy It Direct, we are looking to expand our current team of Delivery Driver / Installers who are an integral part of our 2-man home delivery operation. As the face of Buy It Direct, you will deliver a friendly and professional service to our customers. This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday, paying £24,000 per year plus bonus. Your base location will be the Buy It Direct depot (EMDC) based in Castle Donington.
Role Responsibilities:
* Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for loading and securing customers' products onto the van.
* Before departure, you will check the van and the load, ensuring you have the tools on board to complete installations and flat-packed furniture builds.
* You will be driving the company van or acting as the driver’s mate to deliver to our customers.
* Before arrival at the customer's home, you will be responsible for contacting them to ensure delivery can be made and provide an estimated time of arrival.
* You will deliver the product to the customers' room of choice and carry out any pre-booked additional services at the point of delivery, including electrical installation and fitting of built-in appliances into existing units.
* Offering an unwrapping service, we also provide removal of old products/appliances for recycling.
* Some administration is needed, including collation of proof of delivery using electronic devices or paperwork.
* On arrival back at the site, you will work with the team to sort and offload returns, old appliances, and packaging and de-brief at the depot.
* Other tasks will include cleaning and washing the van and ensuring the van is always secure.
* Following Health & Safety and operating procedures.
* Supporting the training of other team members.
Minimum Requirements:
* Full UK driving licence, with no more than 6 penalty points.
* No significant accidents in the past 5 years.
* Full flexibility around start times and ability to work weekends and bank holidays as required on a 5 over 7 basis.
* Polite and engaging personality when dealing with customers.
* Practical skills required.
* Due to the physical nature of the role, a high level of physical fitness is needed for lifting and manoeuvring large appliances.
* Able to manage each installation through to completion.
Why Work for Us:
At Buy It Direct, we dare to be different. We've built this business from the ground up to become one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing online retailers. We are proud of the products and services we provide across our six well-recognised, award-winning online brands. We listen, learn, and challenge the status quo, paying attention to the details that matter, and we want to delight our customers by putting them at the heart of what we do.
Hours: 40
Benefits: Healthcare cash plan, free parking, birthday off after a year, holiday purchase scheme, staff discount scheme, and autonomy to make a difference!
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