Delivery Driver

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Delivery DriverLocation – CrawleyFull-Time | Permanent | 4-Day Working Week | 5:30am Start£15.25 per hour (£31,720 per annum) + Monthly Bonus (up to £500)Buy It Direct is one of the UK’s leading online retailers. As our Appliances, Better Bathrooms, Furniture123 and Laptops businesses continue to grow, we’re expanding our Home Delivery & Installation team in Crawley.We’re looking for reliable, customer-focused Delivery Drivers to join our growing team, delivering white goods, electrical items and furniture directly to customers' homes.You'll work 40 hours across 4 days, with shifts starting at 5:30am. Finish times will vary depending on the day's delivery schedule and when the route is completed. Your working days will be scheduled between Monday and Friday, with occasional weekend work required during peak periods.For those with the right attitude and technical mindset, there is a clear progression pathway into an Electrical Driver Installer role, no previous installation experience required.We’ll provide full training. You bring the drive to learn and develop.Why Join Us?4-day working week (rota basis)Monthly bonus (up to £500+ per month)Clear career progression into a skilled installation roleFull training providedWhat You’ll Be DoingDelivering goods safely using a 3.5-tonne vehicleCompleting deliveries independently or as part of a two-person crew, depending on the deliveryProviding a professional, friendly service in customers’ homesCompleting digital paperwork and delivery records accuratelyMaintaining vehicle cleanliness and roadworthinessHandling appliances and electrical goods safelyAre you:A dependable and safety-conscious driverCustomer-focused with great communication skillsComfortable with manual handling and physically active workReliable, punctual and able to work independentlyKeen to develop technical skills and build a long-term careerWhat We’re Looking ForFull UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points)Delivery experience is beneficial but not essentialPositive attitude and willingness to learn installation skillsIf you’re looking for stability, progression and a better work-life balance with a 4-day work week, we’d love to hear from you
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