3.5t Driver - Faversham

Dunster House Ltd; Faversham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run outdoor products company in Faversham is seeking a 3.5t Driver responsible for safely delivering products and providing excellent customer service. The role involves conducting vehicle checks and ensuring compliance with road laws and company policies. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK driving licence and experience driving 3.5t vehicles. The position offers 29 days of annual holiday and a salary of £26,416 per annum.

Benefits

29 days holiday including bank holidays

Referral Programme

Qualifications

• UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Experience driving 3.5t vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe, timely deliveries to customers and sites.
• Conduct daily vehicle walk‑around checks.
• Unload goods safely with assistance as required.

Skills

Driving ability

Navigation skills

Manual handling

Job description

We are looking for a 3.5t Driver to join us in our mission of delivering quality outdoor products such as log cabins, garden offices, sheds and gazebos designed with care, built to last, and made to make our customers smile!

Who We Are:

Established in 1994, Dunster House Ltd is a proud, family‑run business that’s continuing to grow and evolve. This year alone, we’ve expanded even further — opening four new sites and now employing over 550 amazing people across 15 locations across the UK.

For more than 30 years, we’ve been passionate about designing, manufacturing, and retailing quality garden lifestyle products that help our customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. As garden building specialists, we’re proud to deliver our products directly to our customers using our very own fleet, ensuring care and quality every step of the way.

To find out more about Dunster House Ltd, visit our website www.dunsterhouse.co.uk

The Role:

This job is based out of our Faversham Branch – ME13 9HY and is responsible for safely operating a 3.5-tonne vehicle to deliver goods efficiently while providing excellent customer service.

Role Overview:

• Carry out safe, timely deliveries of products to customers and sites.
• Load and secure goods correctly, ensuring weight limits and safety standards are met.
• Conduct daily vehicle walk‑around checks and ensure roadworthiness at all times.
• Verify all delivery items are present and accounted for before departure.
• Drive responsibly and professionally, adhering to all road laws and company expectations (including Samsara monitoring).
• Ensure compliance with domestic driver hours regulations.
• Unload goods safely with assistance from a driver’s mate, following manual handling procedures.
• Complete all required paperwork and digital forms (Anveo) accurately and promptly, submitting them to the office and customers as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness and condition of the vehicle after each delivery.
• Represent Dunster House professionally and courteously when interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and health & safety guidelines.

Requirements:

• UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Experience driving 3.5t vehicles
• Driving and navigation ability
• Manual handling experience

What We Offer:

• Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week averaged over 52 weeks per year.
• £26,416 per annum
• 29 days holiday including bank holidays
• Referral Programme