Parts Driver

Mesh-AI Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a Driver to deliver cars and parts to customers while ensuring top-notch service. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer service. This full-time position offers competitive pay at £12.21 an hour, with additional benefits including flexible working arrangements and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to discounted technology

Eyecare vouchers

24/7 GP access

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Must have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Passion for providing great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cars and parts to retail and corporate customers.
• Ensure vehicles are clean and roadworthy.
• Drive in accordance with road legislation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Professional attitude

Job description

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

£12.21 an hour
Hours: 42 hours (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm)

Lookers Maidstone Mercedes-Benz is recruiting for a driver to join their busy, dynamic team. As a driver, you will collect and deliver both cars and parts to retail and corporate customers, working hard to consistently exceed customer expectations and ensure that we provide an exceptional level of service to all our customers! You can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path and to accelerate your career further!

Responsibilities

• Deliver both cars and parts to retail and corporate customers
• Visit our other Lookers dealerships in the area
• Ensure our vehicles are kept in a clean and roadworthy condition
• Drive in accordance with current road and traffic legislation to represent our business
• Consistently provide an exceptional level of service to all of our customers
• Always maintain highest levels of professionalism

Requirements

• All candidates must have held their full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years, as you will be driving some high roofed/ long wheelbase vehicles.
• Reliability, excellent communication skills, flexibility and a positive, professional attitude are essential.
• Experience working in a similar role is advantageous, along with a real passion for providing a great customer service experience.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

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