Delivery Driver

Due to an increase in workload, our Newcastle branch is seeking Delivery Drivers (known internally as Driver Guards). Our drivers are responsible for the safe handling and transportation of customer and company goods, whilst maintaining excellent levels of customer service. As a Driver Guard, you'll play a key role in our service delivery, representing our business with professionalism and helping to maintain strong customer relationships. You'll be responsible for the secure transportation of cash and valuables between clients and destinations, ensuring high standards of service and safety. You'll complete deliveries with precision, adhere to safety protocols, and perform vehicle checks before each journey to guarantee reliable service. This role requires the post holder to undertake deliveries to a variety of customer sites and can involve physically demanding activities such as walking, bending, lifting and carrying (up to 15kg) multiple times daily.

Responsibilities

Safe handling and transportation of customer and company goods; Maintaining excellent levels of customer service; Secure transportation of cash and valuables between clients and destinations; Completing deliveries with precision and adhering to safety protocols; Performing vehicle checks before each journey; Undertaking deliveries to customer sites with physically demanding activities such as walking, bending, lifting and carrying up to 15kg; Representing the business with professionalism and maintaining strong customer relationships

Requirements

Positive attitude and desire to learn and succeed; Dependable and punctual; Great at communicating with customers, colleagues and the public; Team player with a positive, can-do attitude; Flexible approach to working hours including weekends and bank holidays; Ability to adapt to changing circumstances; Must be able to pass criminal record, personal credit and ID checks; Verifiable 10-year employment/unemployment/educational history; Current UK driving licence; Must be approved to attain an SIA licence

Nice to have

Existing CVIT SIA licence

Benefits

24 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays); 12-week induction and training programme (The Loomis Way); Life Assurance; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); Safe and supportive culture; Full uniform and PPE; MyRewards – over 3000 discounts for everyday life; Pension scheme; Cycle to Work scheme; Progression opportunities; Overtime readily available but not guaranteed; Existing CVIT SIA licence qualifies for post-probation rate of pay and £1,000 bonus