Warrington
£20,995.48 per annum
30 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 12pm - 6pm
About us
At GFS, we power eCommerce delivery through smart, tech-driven logistics solutions. Our multi-carrier platform gives businesses a simpler, more flexible way to ship, track, and manage parcels across the UK and worldwide. We’re proud to support a wide range of retailers, helping them reach more customers and deliver a seamless experience every time.
GFS is part of ILG, a leading 3PL (third-party logistics provider) specialising in high-quality, people-led order fulfilment, forming part of a wider group capability across fulfilment and delivery services.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for motivated people who want to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused business where their ideas and impact really matter.
The role
As a Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and reliable movement of goods for our customers. You will be responsible for completing daily collections and deliveries, maintaining vehicle standards, and supporting warehouse operations. Your role is essential in delivering excellent service, ensuring goods are handled safely, and representing GFS professionally at all times. Key responsibilities include:
- Completing daily collections from customers and delivering freight to the Warrington depot
- Ensuring the safe loading and unloading of goods
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks to confirm roadworthiness, including tyres, lights and fluid levels
- Maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of company vehicles
- Communicating proactively with customers regarding delivery or collection updates
- Reporting delays, issues or customer concerns to the Operations Supervisor or support team
- Supporting warehouse operations, including unloading incoming deliveries
- Coordinating vehicle servicing and repairs as required
- Building strong working relationships with customers and colleagues
- Promoting the company’s brand values through excellent customer service and professional conduct
What we are looking for
- A full, valid driving licence, with the ability to drive the required company vehicle
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of Health & Safety within a working environment
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- A self-motivated team player with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
- Ability to build positive working relationships with customers and partners
- A calm and organised approach with strong problem-solving skills
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Birthday leave
- Pension and Life Assurance
- Range of employee awards
- Employee assistance programme to promote mental health wellbeing
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Job Application Requirements - We welcome your application and look forward to considering you for this role. Please note the following important requirements for all applicants:
- Right to Work in the UK & Basic DBS Check – You must have the legal right to work in the UK (we are not able to sponsor you). If successful, you will also need to pass a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting employment. We use a third-party checking service for each of these, so you will need to provide them with relevant information if offered a role with us.
- References - We reserve the right to request two or more references to cover the past five years of your employment history. Please ensure you can provide accurate contact details for each of your referees.
- English Language – You must be able to work in English; enough to fully understand spoken and written work instructions, follow health and safety guidance and participate in discussions with your manager or colleagues.
If you meet the role requirements, as well as the above, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Please be aware we will be considering applications as we receive them and arranging interviews accordingly. Depending on the volume of applications we receive, we may close this advert ahead of the advertised closing date.
For more information about our company or employee benefits, please visit our website
Salary description
£20995.00 - £20995.00 per year