3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver – Full Time – Livingston

Catering; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount platform

Pension and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

Catering in Livingston is seeking a reliable 3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver to join our busy distribution operation. The role is permanent, full-time with 44 hours per week on a 4-day pattern and no Sunday work.

You will drive a 3.5 Tonne vehicle, load/unload furniture, and deliver to customers with care, while maintaining safety and paperwork. Salary is £29,744 with benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence suitable for driving a 3.5 Tonne vehicle.
• Previous delivery, driving or logistics experience.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, professional and positive attitude.
• Comfortable working as part of a two-person delivery team.
• Good time management and ability to follow delivery schedules.
• Strong understanding of safe driving and manual handling.
• Physically fit and comfortable with regular heavy lifting.
• Ability to follow company processes and Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely driving a 3.5 Tonne delivery vehicle and following planned delivery routes.
• Loading, unloading and delivering furniture safely.
• Working alongside a crew mate to complete daily deliveries.
• Assisting with furniture delivery and installation in customers’ homes.
• Providing friendly and professional customer service.
• Completing vehicle safety checks and delivery paperwork.
• Reporting any vehicle, delivery or customer issues.
• Following all Health & Safety and manual handling procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and professional delivery vehicle.
• Supporting warehouse and distribution duties when required.
• Carrying out regular heavy lifting and manual handling.

Skills

Delivery

Driving

Customer service

Manual handling

Teamwork

Job description

3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

Location: Livingston
Salary: £29,744 per year
Hours: 44 hours per week - 4-day working week, 6:30am start

Are you an experienced, reliable driver who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service? We’re hiring a 3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver to join a busy distribution operation in Livingston.

This is a permanent role offering a 4-day working week, no Sunday working and a 5-day rest period every three weeks.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Safely driving a 3.5 Tonne delivery vehicle and following planned delivery routes
• Loading, unloading and delivering furniture safely
• Working alongside a crew mate to complete daily deliveries
• Assisting with furniture delivery and installation in customers’ homes
• Providing friendly and professional customer service
• Completing vehicle safety checks and delivery paperwork
• Reporting any vehicle, delivery or customer issues
• Following all Health & Safety and manual handling procedures
• Maintaining a clean and professional delivery vehicle
• Supporting warehouse and distribution duties when required
• Carrying out regular heavy lifting and manual handling

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary of £29,744
• Permanent, full-time position
• 44 hours per week
• 4-day working week
• No Sunday working
• 3-week rotating shift pattern
• 5-day rest period every 3 weeks
• Employee discount and benefits platform
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Pension and life assurance benefits

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid UK driving licence suitable for driving a 3.5 Tonne vehicle
• Previous delivery, driving or logistics experience
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, professional and positive attitude
• Comfortable working as part of a two-person delivery team
• Good time management and ability to follow delivery schedules
• Strong understanding of safe driving and manual handling
• Physically fit and comfortable with regular heavy lifting
• Ability to follow company processes and Health & Safety procedures
• Previous furniture delivery or warehouse experience is desirable but not essential.

we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Salary: £29744/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Livingston, West Lothian