Position title
Van Driver / Sales Assistant - Bridge of Weir - 30 Hours
Description
At Wright’s Home Hardware we pride ourselves on the outstanding level of customer service we provide to our customers in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
As a Delivery Driver your role is to deliver customer orders to the delivery address which has been given at the time of the sale in a pleasant and courteous manner. And as a Sales Assistant your role is to assist the customer and promote sales in accordance with company policy.
- Applicant has to be 25+ for insurance purposes
Responsibilities
Van Driver Duties
- Being part of the team creating a friendly and pleasant environment when delivering to the customers of Wright’s Home Hardware at all times.
- Taking instruction from the Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager regarding deliveries or collections which have to be done.
- A delivery driver timesheet must be completed on a weekly basis.
- Prior to loading the vehicle do a visual check of the tyres and windscreen to ensure fit for driving.
- Plan the most efficient route you will be taking to do your deliveries.
- Ensure that the goods being delivered ties up with the paperwork.
- Load the vehicle safely and securely in accordance to your route.
- Offload the goods to where the customer has requested, making sure that you close all doors and gates’ leaving the premises as it was found.
- You are responsible for all the paperwork which has been issued by the shop.
- There are 2 types of deliveries, pre-paid or cash on delivery, you are responsible to ensure that the goods you are delivering have been paid for; this will be clearly marked on the delivery slip.
- Money received for cash on delivery orders must be returned to the Shop Manager or Assistant Shop Manager.
- Escalate all customer feedback or complaints to the Shop Manager or Assistant Shop Manager.
- All intercompany transfers must be treated as a priority as customers are waiting for these goods.
- All paperwork must be returned to the shop in a clean dry state.
- The oil and water levels must be checked once per week.
- The van must be cleaned and brushed out once per week.
- At no time must the van be left unattended with the engine running or the keys inside.
- You must drive safely and within statutory speed limits at all times.
- Dash camera must be used at all times when the van is moving
- Dash camera must be put in the glove box when the van is parked up out of use.
- All accidents or damage to the vehicle must be reported the Shop Manager or Assistant Shop Manager in the first instance.
- Company vehicles MUST only be used for company business.
- Some company vehicles are fitted with vehicle trackers.
- Company vehicles MUST only be driven by authorised employees.
- Company fuel card must only be used for company vehicles and all receipts to be submitted to the Shop Manager or Assistant Shop Manager.
- Carry out any other duties as required from time to time by the Shop Manager or Assistant Shop Manager.
Sales Assistant Duties
- Maintain outstanding housekeeping levels within the shop
- Carry out all duties relating to Health & Safety matters in accordance with the company’s Health & Safety Policy Document [in liaison with HR Services Scotland?]
- Being part of the team creating a friendly, pleasant and welcoming environment for customers instore
- Serving customers in a pleasant and courteous manner ensuring their wellbeing
- Ensure stock items are filled up daily, keep shelving tidy and assisting with product display
- Correctly price and code merchandise according to company guidelines ensuring price tickets are well displayed ensuring missing tickets are replaced
- Deal with incoming telephone calls from customers and colleagues using the company salutation
- Escalate all shop complaints / faulty products to the Shop Manager or Assistant Shop Manager
- Work as part of a team to maintain the correct stock levels on your shop stock control system; this involves daily checks of empty spaces, seasonal stock checks and a full annual stock check.
- Be responsible for operating the cash register, handling cash, credit / debit cards and customer credit accounts issuing receipts with accuracy ensuring the security of the cash register at all times
- Deal with exchanges and refunds in line with company policy
- Assisting the customer with special product orders and processing these to Home Hardware (Scotland) Ltd or through other direct suppliers
- Carry out any other duties as required from time to time by the Shop Manager
Skills Required
Essential
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Good time keeping.
- High level of personal hygiene.
- Comply at all times with the company dress code.
- Flexible in the hours you are able to work.
- Good communication skills.
- Comply at all times with the company Health & Safety policy.
- This position involves constant heavy lifting 25kg.
- The candidate must be fit and strong.

Job Location
29 Livery Walk, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3NN
Rota
30 Hours Per Week:
- Monday: 10:00am-4:00pm
- Tuesday: 06:30am-12:30pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am-4:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am-4:00pm
- Friday: 06:30am-12:30pm
- Saturday: OFF
- Sunday: OFF
Responsible To
Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, Area Manager
Job Benefits
Generous staff discount across all products stocked
Work place pension with The People’s Pension
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Date posted
June 26, 2025