Parts Delivery Driver

Swansway Garages Limited; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run automotive company in Kendal is looking for a Full Time Parts Delivery Driver to provide prompt collection and delivery of various Volkswagen parts to customers in the local area. Candidates must have a full driving license and be confident driving a manual van. This position offers a permanent contract and is an excellent opportunity to join a caring company that values long-term service and community.

Benefits

Holidays that increase with length of service

Your Birthday off

Company Pension Scheme

Discounts on products and services

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence.
• Able to manage delivery and collection paperwork.
• Good communication skills for customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect vehicle parts.
• Plan cost-effective routes for deliveries.
• Report customer issues to the Sales Manager.
• Keep colleagues informed of delays or changes.

Skills

Experience of managing own workload

Confident driving a manual van

Job description

WF Senate, Mintsfeet Road, Kendal, LA9 6LU

We are currently looking for a Full Time Parts Delivery Driver to join our parts delivery centre. The role of a Parts Delivery Driver is to provide a prompt collection and delivery service to our customers in the local area dropping off various Volkswagen vehicle parts.

More about the role

• Delivery and collection of vehicle parts
• Planning cost and time effective routes for collections and deliveries
• Keeps colleagues informed of any delays or changes to plans
• Ensure collection/delivery paperwork is completed
• Reporting customer issues to the Sales Manager
• Talking to customers about new products and services

More about you

• Experience of managing own workload
• Must hold a full driving licence and be confident driving a manual van

A bit more about the family

Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more.

We’re expanding our own‑brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don’t stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re‑cycling obsolete parts. All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe.

But, it’s not what we do that makes us the company we are, it’s how we do it; it’s our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work. We live by our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who’ve been with us five, ten and fifteen years!

Benefits of working for Swansway Group:

• Holidays that increase with length of service
• Your Birthday off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Long service recognition
• Annual flu jab
• Discounts on products and services that extend to your family and friends
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recruitment referral payments
• Employee assistance programme and counselling service
• Occupational health services
• Car Benefit Scheme for employee or family

When you join Swansway, you’re joining a family; so, if you enjoy, and thrive, in an inclusive family atmosphere, apply to join us now!

Parts Delivery Driver

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent