Driver with Warehouse Duties

Farlington, Portsmouth

40 hours per week over 5 days

Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rota

Salary £21,000 per annum plus pension and benefits

We have a great opportunity for a Driver with Warehouse Duties to join the team at our Brewers Decorator Centre in Portsmouth to provide exceptional service to our customers in store. You will play a vital part in keeping the branch and its delivery service running smoothly - experience with our products isn't strictly necessary, if you bring great customer service and team working skills to the table, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.

Our Brewers Decorator Centre in Farlington opened its doors in 1976 and has been successfully serving the local community ever since. From our large and open showroom we offer an extensive range of designer and trade paints and wallcoverings as well as all of the decorating supplies and materials our customers need to get the job done whether they be a professional decorator or a keen home décor enthusiast.

Our friendly team between them have many years industry experience with Brewers which is how we have managed to build up a strong customer base and a reputation for being the decorator’s first choice. So if you are looking to expand your knowledge in the decorating industry or are looking for a new challenge, you will be in the best place to do it. The branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7am – 5pm and Saturday 8am – 5pm.

A family run business for over 115 years; we have a long history in our industry and have grown to over 180 branches nationwide. We know that our people make our business unique, and place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues.

As a Driver with Warehouse Duties, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Make contactless deliveries to customers in and around the local area driving our Company Transit van
• Provide exceptional service to customers to deliver upon our reputation for quality Brewers service
• Unload deliveries and ensure stock is distributed throughout the store, storing goods received promptly, systematically and safely
• Keep our warehouse and store organised and safe, in line with company standards
• Operate the fork lift truck to store stock safely (training will be given)
• Mix paint for Customers, process specialist orders, and request special stock within the Branch network
• Build relationships with customers to fully identify their needs and allow us to provide a comprehensive service
• Promote seasonal and special items, including merchandising goods in-store to increase visibility and sales

Who we are looking for to join the team:

• Familiar with Portsmouth and the surrounding area
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality
• Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can always be relied upon to work as an individual
• Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry
• Full clean driving license
• Previous driving experience advantageous although not required

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service (pro rata for part time)
• Free life assurance
• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on your home improvements Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependants
• Access to Medicash, an optional contributory scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
• Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis
• Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form.

Please note –this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.

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Other job titles associated with this role include Delivery Driver, Multi Drop Driver, Transit Driver, Courier, Delivery Crew Worker