Barkers Hair & Beauty Supplies Ltd
Delivery Driver
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Company Description
Barkers Hair & Beauty Supplies Ltd is an exclusive trade-only provider of professional salon supplies serving hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, and nail technicians across East Anglia and the wider UK. Established in 1977, Barkers is a family-run business offering a wide range of products including professional hair color, salon furniture, electricals, nail care, tanning, and waxing solutions. The company combines personalized trade support with hair and beauty ranges from professional brands such as Matrix, Biolage, milk_shake, Davroe, Neal & Wolf, Australian Gold, and L'Oréal. Customers can shop at cash & carry locations in Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough, Romford, and Colchester, or order online for fast local salon delivery, providing a convenient and professional service-focused environment for both clients and team members.
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Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Delivery Driver role based in Peterborough. The Delivery Driver will be responsible for safely loading, transporting, and delivering salon supplies to trade customers across the local area, ensuring orders are accurate and delivered on time. Day-to-day tasks include checking delivery notes, handling goods with care, assisting with stock movement in the warehouse, and maintaining clean, roadworthy vehicles. The role also involves interacting professionally with salon clients at delivery locations, providing basic product information or guidance when needed, and reporting any delivery issues or customer feedback to the branch team. The Delivery Driver will work closely with warehouse and sales colleagues to support efficient operations and a high level of customer satisfaction.
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- Strong Customer Service skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with trade clients.
- Experience or willingness to train in Forklift Operation and safe handling of goods in a warehouse environment.
- Ability to support Sales activities through accurate deliveries and basic product knowledge.
- Willingness to participate in Training to learn company procedures, health and safety practices, and product ranges.
- Valid UK driving licence with a good driving record.
- Good time-management, route-planning, and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to lift and move salon products and equipment safely.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills for checking orders and completing delivery documentation.
- Previous experience in delivery driving, trade supply, or retail/wholesale environments is an advantage.
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