3.5T Driver

The Best Connection; Hanley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-going Assignments throughout 2026

Online registration

Shifts to suit you

Overtime

On-Line Payslips

Contributory Pension Provision

PAYE payroll (no admin fees to pay)

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting a 3.5T Driver (B Licence) to join a well-established home furnishing distribution business in Barnsley. You will deliver items to residential customers as part of a multidrop route, working with a driver's mate to ensure safe, timely deliveries and high levels of customer service.

Ideal candidates hold a valid UK Category B licence, can lift heavy items, and have a proven track record in customer-facing roles.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category B (3.5T) driving licence.
• Maximum 6 penalty points (no major endorsements).
• Ability to carry out heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Verifiable references.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home furnishings to residential customers in a multidrop role.
• Work with a driver's mate to unload and hand over items.
• Carry out pre- and post-vehicle checks.
• Follow delivery schedules and job instructions.
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch and client.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Professional appearance

Job description

The Best Connection is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a 3.5T Driver (B Licence) to join a well-established home furnishing distribution business in Barnsley. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced driver looking for ongoing work delivering home furnishings to customers, working alongside a driver's mate and providing excellent customer service.

About the Role

As a 3.5T Driver, you will be responsible for delivering home furnishings to residential customers. This is a multidrop role, where you will work with a driver's mate to ensure items are delivered safely and efficiently. The role involves manual handling and heavy lifting, so a good level of physical fitness is required.

Your Duties Will Include

• Carrying out pre- and post-vehicle checks to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy


• Completing multidrop deliveries to customers' homes


• Working closely with a driver's mate to unload and deliver furniture items


• Following delivery schedules and job instructions accurately


• Maintaining clear communication with dispatch and the client


• Adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures

What We're Looking For

• Valid UK Category B (3.5T) driving licence


• Maximum 6 penalty points (no major endorsements)


• Ability to carry out heavy lifting and manual handling


• Experience in a customer-facing role


• Reliable, professional, and punctual with good communication skills


• Verifiable references

Benefits of working for The Best Connection include

• On-going Assignments throughout 2026


• Online registration


• Shifts to suit you


• Overtime


• On-Line Payslips


• Contributory Pension Provision


• PAYE payroll (no admin fees to pay)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Best Connection Group Limited was formed in 1991. The company has a network of 80+ branches throughout the UK, specialising in the supply of temporary labour to the industrial, HGV, warehouse, and distribution sectors.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.