Stock Replenishment Van Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
WHSmith - Stock Replenishment Van Driver - London City Airport
Contract – Permanent
Contacted Hours – 35 hours per week
Shift Pattern – Monday to Friday 4.00pm to 12.00am
Salary - £11.95
This is a full time, permanent vacancy as a Driver to manage stock and transport it between our offsite stockroom and the store, making sure that we always have the stock on-hand to keep our customers coming back time after time. This is an essential role to the success of the store. A drivers license is essential to the role as you'll be driving a half tonne van with a tail-lift, full training is provided for this.
Here at WHSmith, it’s all about the customer. That means being helpful, listening and talking to them, no matter how busy you are. In fact, you’ll be an all-round customer service superstar, who can understand exactly what each customer wants. That means product knowledge is very important too. Naturally, you’ll have a great team there to help you. You’ll need to work together to keep the store well stocked and tidy, even when it’s busy.
Who we’re looking for
We're looking for someone who enjoys driving and can be responsible for the security of our stock in transit - getting things safely and securely from A to B. We’re looking for people who have a real desire to learn and to make our customers happy! You’ll need to be a great listener, good to talk to and naturally helpful.
About us
In the UK Travel business, we have 570 stores. We reach our customers whether they are on the go in Airports, Motorway Services, Hospitals, University’s and Train Stations, we support millions of our customers every year and are one of the world’s leading travel retailers.
We really can offer our products to everyone on any of life’s journeys. We continue to grow and have recently launched our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories retail offering. We have also created partnerships with the likes of M&S and Costa Coffee, plus Well Pharmacy to ‘broaden our offering’ to our customers throughout the UK.
That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better!
Format of Business
AirportShift Pattern
Flexible - Not Including NightsHours / Week
37.50Full Time / Part Time
Full TimeSalary Up To
11.95County
Greater LondonCountry
UKPost Code
E16 2PBCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Other Retail Shops
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Stock Replenishment Van Driver roles across WHSmith's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Other Retail Shops.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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