Delivery Driver

**Delivery Driver**

**Metal Supermarkets Southampton**

You will be part of our team in the Metal Supermarkets Southampton Store. You will deliver customer orders, collect supplies, unload/load product, general warehouse work, etc. Deliveries/collections will be carried out in a 3.5 tonne drop-side truck for which a full manual driving licence is required. This role involves loading and unloading metal at customer and supplier locations. It is a physically active role, ideal for someone who enjoys a practical job and doesn’t mind keeping busy and on the move. Within this role you will be expected to provide help and cover for absence in the warehouse to prepare customer orders ie cutting metal, drilling holes, put away stocks, etc. Training will be provided including obtaining an FLT Licence if needed.

**Primary Driving Responsibilities**:

- Small quantity metal deliveries to local industrial/manufacturing client base while maintaining a superior level of customer service
- Assist in the preparation of orders ready for dispatch, load/unload vehicle, etc
- Pick up larger orders from suppliers
- Work in a safe environment
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
- Complete other tasks as required
- Frequent lifting is part of this role

**Assistance to be provided in the warehouse/production**:

- Collect metal from the Warehouse to prepare customer orders to exact specifications by cutting, folding, drilling etc using various machines such as saws, hydraulic guillotine, etc
- Receive, identify and stock incoming materials and assist in maintenance of equipment
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks, ensure warehouse is clean and organized

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- 1 year of previous delivery driving experience
- Valid driver’s license (Manual) Category B
- Ability to accurately use measuring instruments - ie tape measure and calipers
- Physically able to frequently lift/move metal product weighing up to 25kg
- Motivated and enthusiastic team member who is reliable, with good time-keeping and attendance
- Ability to work well under pressure, on your own initiative, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Excellent customer relationship skills
- Excellent English communication skills both verbally and written
- GCSE or equivalent qualification/experience in Maths and English

The following are beneficial but not essential:

- Metal and metal related product knowledge
- Computer skills - MS office, etc
- Forklift certified with experience

**This is what we can offer you**:

- Wage £12.75/hr equivalent to £27,846 pa plus bonus as below:

- You receive a guaranteed bonus of £1200 in your first year You can earn more than this as our Annual On Target Incentive = £2400.
- Additional pension contributions/holiday options offered after 2 years.
- Full uniform provided including boots
- Shifts are Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm and an additional shift every second Saturday from 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Working 40 hours per week and up to 44 hours every second week with the Saturday hours
- Opportunities for advancement as we grow

**Summary**

As a Delivery Driver at our Southampton Store, you will be a vital part of our team, utilising your core skill in driving to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. Your premium skills in delivery driver experience, van driving, and commercial driving will be essential in navigating routes efficiently and safely. With relevant skills in warehouse experience, frequent lifting, and strong communication abilities, you will excel in interacting with customers and handling deliveries with care. Join our team and be a key contributor to our delivery operations, utilising your expertise to provide exceptional service to our customers.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,846.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay

**Experience**:

- Delivery Driving: 1 year (required)
- Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Manual Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person