Delivery Driver - Edinburgh

Due to an increase in workload, our Edinburgh branch is seeking Delivery Drivers (known internally as Driver Guards). Do you want to work in a place where your team values you? Do you have a positive attitude and the desire to learn and succeed? Pay: £14.06 per hour, rising to £15.06 per hour after probation. Hours: 40 hours per week (Part time hours also available). Our drivers are responsible for the safe handling and transportation of customer and company goods, whilst maintaining excellent levels of customer service. This is a great opportunity for someone with a high level of integrity to develop within Loomis UK - one of the market leaders in our industry. As a Loomis Driver Guard, you’ll have fantastic earning potential. Almost 10% of our drivers earn more than £45,000 and over 20% earn more than £40,000 (includes overtime and shift pay). 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, in order to meet the performance standards expected by our customers. If you're detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and a strong team player, this role could be a great fit for you! If customer service is at the heart of what you do and you want to join an organisation where you can grow and develop your own career, then apply today with your CV including a full job history.

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; Adhering to safety protocols; Performing vehicle checks before each journey; Undertaking deliveries to a variety of customer sites; Performing physically demanding activities such as walking, bending, lifting and carrying up to 15kg; Representing the business with professionalism; Maintaining strong customer relationships

Requirements

Pass criminal record, personal credit and ID checks; Verifiable 10-year employment/unemployment/educational history; Current UK driving licence; Approved to attain an SIA licence; Dependable and punctual; Great communication skills with customers, colleagues, and the public; Team player with positive, can-do attitude; Flexible approach to working hours including weekends and bank holidays; Adaptable to changing circumstances; Ability to perform physically demanding activities such as walking, bending, lifting and carrying up to 15kg

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; Full training and essential kit; Continued development; SIA licence paid for by us; £1,000 bonus for existing CVIT SIA licence; Overtime readily available (not guaranteed)