At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive and deliver goods while supporting warehouse operations in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join Appleton Woods, a dynamic team in Kings Norton.
- Benefits: Earn £12.90 per hour plus overtime with full-time hours.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for training and growth.
- Why this job: Be active, meet new people, and ensure customer satisfaction every day.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and previous delivery or warehouse experience required.
The predicted salary is between 12.9 - 12.9 £ per hour.
Salary: £12.90 per hour + overtime
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (Flexibility required on delivery days depending on delivery runs)
About the role
Appleton Woods are looking to recruit a reliable and hardworking Delivery Driver / Warehouse Operative to join their busy operations team in Kings Norton. This is a varied, hands-on role combining multi-drop delivery driving with warehouse duties. You will play an important role in ensuring customer orders are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, whilst also supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the warehouse. The role would suit someone who enjoys being active, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is happy working both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivery Driving
- Carrying out multi-drop deliveries across designated routes
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles safely and efficiently
- Planning and organising delivery runs to maximise efficiency
- Providing a professional and friendly service to customers
- Managing proof of delivery paperwork and documentation
- Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues
- Ensuring compliance with road safety and transport regulations
- Warehouse Duties
- Receiving, unloading and storing incoming goods
- Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch
- Handling temperature-controlled stock correctly
- Supporting stock replenishment, rotation and batch control
- Processing consignments for third-party couriers
- Carrying out stock checks and maintaining accurate records
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Previous warehouse and/or delivery driving experience
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills
- A reliable and flexible approach to work
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
- Basic IT skills
- Located within approximately 30 minutes of Kings Norton
Desirable
- Multi-drop delivery experience
- Reach forklift licence (training can be provided)
- Experience using SAP
- Experience handling temperature-controlled goods
Personal attributes
You will be:
- Customer-focused and professional
- Reliable with good attention to detail
- Safety-conscious and organised
- Proactive with a strong work ethic
- Flexible and willing to support where needed
Delivery Driver / Warehouse Operative employer: Broughton Group
Appleton Woods is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Kings Norton where teamwork and individual contributions are valued. With competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and a commitment to employee growth through training, we foster a culture of reliability and professionalism. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
