Pet Delivery Driver

Pets at Home; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care company in Llandudno is seeking a Pet Delivery Driver to join their team. This dynamic role involves delivering pets to stores, requiring flexibility in working hours and locations. The ideal candidate will have experience driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle, a clean driving licence is preferred, and must show a commitment to animal welfare. Attractive pay, annual leave including holidays, and benefits are offered, making this a fulfilling job for those passionate about pets.

Benefits

Annual leave including Bank holidays

Extra day holiday for birthday

20% discount after 12 weeks service

Personal Health Insurance scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle - ideally box van.
• Full, clean driving licence is preferable.
• Comfortable with close contact with small animals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Pets into stores, ensuring animal welfare during transportation.
• Conduct driver checks before starting the engine.
• Co-ordinate van maintenance.

Skills

Driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle

Attention to detail in processes

Customer support and satisfaction

Flexibility in work

Job description

Pet Delivery Driver

Llandudno

£12.36ph, 37.5 hours per week.

At Pets, our aim is to give the nation’s pets what they need to be at their ball-chasing, tail-wagging best. Because we will not rest until every spaniel has a squeezy toy. Every calico has a cat tree. Every rabbit has a run. We are motivated to find the best talent in the Logistics & Distribution industry. Right now, we are looking for a Pet Delivery Driver to join our Pet Delivery Team.

The Role

As a Pet Delivery Driver you need to be flexible both in terms of duties and in hours of work and wish to work with the Pet Delivery team delivering Pets into stores. You will be a cover driver that is based in different locations each week, reporting to The Pet Delivery Manger (First Line Manager) your key relationships will be with the wider Pet Operations Management team, Pet Health Checkers as well as our Store Colleagues and other drivers within the Pets at Home Transport Team.

What you will bring

• Have previous experience at driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle – ideally box van.
• Methodically and meticulously follow a set of processes which are safety and animal welfare centric.
• You will be a careful and considerate driver who is willing to go the extra mile both on and off the roads.
• Conducting driver checks before you start the engine.
• Conducting store deliveries.
• Driving and delivering with care and with animal welfare at the forefront, and always legal and safely, making sure our reputation for excellence includes animal welfare transportation.
• Van maintenance co-ordination
• Use of phone apps to complete process checks
• Demonstrate an understanding of customer support and satisfaction.
• Previous or current owner or comfortable with close contact of small animals
• Full, clean driving licence is preferable.
• Flexible to do a variety of work.
• You will be naturally friendly, helpful and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results.

What you will get in return

• Attractive rates of pay.
• Annual Leave (including Bank holidays), with an increase after 2 years continuous service.
• An extra day’s holiday when it is your birthday.
• Stakeholder pension plan
• Personal Health Insurance scheme (if in Pension Scheme)
• Life assurance
• 20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks service
• Pets’ “Treats” voluntary benefits package

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Please note that we reserve the right to close this job advertisement prior to the stated closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.

Pets just see people. They are not biased, and they do not discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience do not perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!