Delivery Vehicle Driver in Slough

Reporting directly to the Depot Team Leader, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of goods and materials to designated locations. The role involves operating various vehicles, ensuring compliance with traffic laws, maintaining the vehicle in good condition, and providing excellent customer service at all times. At Leader Online, we are guided by our values of Teamwork, Care, Customer Centricity, Respect, and Integrity. We seek someone who shares these values and can demonstrate them in daily work. Note that this role requires a basic DBS check as part of our commitment to safety and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle to transport goods to specified destinations following schedules and planned routes.
• Use navigation systems to optimise travel routes and avoid traffic delays.
• Adhere to all road safety and traffic regulations, conduct daily vehicle checks, and report maintenance or delivery issues timely.
• Ensure safety of passengers and goods during transit, including accurate loading, unloading, and secure packing.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, perform basic maintenance tasks, and report servicing requirements.
• Complete delivery paperwork, obtain necessary signatures, and maintain accurate records of mileage and fuel consumption.
• Provide courteous and professional service to customers, showing dignity and respect at all times.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence (Category B or C appropriate for vehicle type).
• Hold a clean driving record.
• Excellent knowledge of UK road networks, traffic laws, and familiarity with GPS and other navigation tools.
• Basic mechanical skills for vehicle checks and minor repairs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Flexibility working an average of 45 hours per week.

Benefits

• Salary £14.25 per hour.
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy up to 3 extra days or sell back up to 2 days.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (employer contributions 3%).
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and staff discounts on Leader product range.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Access to mental wellbeing support (Able Futures, EAP 24/7).
• Employee referral bonus.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Management.
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting.
• Location: Slough, England, United Kingdom.