7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver - Portsmouth

ArrowXL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

ArrowXL is hiring! As the UK’s leading provider of Two-Person Home Delivery, we continuously strive to make the world of delivery a better place. Our aim is to build a welcoming and friendly business that supports the local community. We store and deliver large, heavy and bulky items in pristine condition – the kind of items that typically need two attentive people to handle. Quite often these items need installing for our customers, which we also do!

The ArrowXL culture thrives on six core values:

ArrowXL is now recruiting for 7.5 Tonne Delivery Drivers to join our supportive transport team in Portsmouth. We operate a Job and Finish scheme to promote a healthy work-life balance. We are looking for fantastic people who enjoy being out on the road, love meeting new people and want to experience variety every day.

Dealing with items such as refrigerators, televisions, indoor and outdoor furniture requires hard work and dedication. By choosing to be part of our Transport team, you will be warmly welcomed into the ArrowXL family.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now!

Please be aware that all roles at ArrowXL are subject to a mandatory criminal record DBS check.

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Transport Shift Manager, your duties will include:

• Full responsibility for your vehicle whilst representing the company and brand to the highest possible standards
• Delivering customer products with your colleague, ensuring packaging and product is free from damage
• Delivering orders to the customers room of choice
• Assemble and/or install customer products (full training for installation services is provided)
• Ensuring as a team, you always keep your customers up to date on the progress of their delivery
• Resolve any customer questions or concerns as they may arise

The Ideal Candidate

With the amount of applications expected for this position, we will only be able to proceed forward with candidates who match our essential requirements stated below:

• First class communication and customer service skills
• Hold the correct driving licence to drive a 7.5 Tonne vehicle
• Fully completed your driver CPC training
• In possession of a digital tachograph card
• Excellent attention to detail and work ethic

Please also be aware that all our roles here at ArrowXL are subject to a criminal record check and this is a mandatory part of our recruitment process.

Package Description

Additional Information

• £15.50 per hour
• 45 hours per week
• Job and Finish: Guaranteed pay until the end of your shift if your work is completed earlier!
• Overtime and extra shifts are available and paid at time and half
• Delivery bonus for more than 140 drops per week, 55p will be paid per extra drop
• Free onsite JAUPT accredited internal Driver CPC training saving you over £200 every year

In addition to this attractive salary package, you will also get these great benefits:

• Annual Leave Entitlement – 31 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service!
• Holiday Buy Scheme – Buy up to 5 additional days
• Enhanced Pension Plan – ArrowXL company contributions matching up to 6%
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Long Service Awards – Awarded for every 5 years’ service
• Employee of the Month Incentives – Local winners across the country plus an overall winner chosen by the CEO
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Investment into your career path via our award-winning Training Academy
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings across retailers and restaurants including Apple, Asda, B&Q, Halfords, Nando’s, TGI Friday’s, Screwfix and many more!
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, bootcamps and fitness studios
• Cycle to Work Scheme – In partnership with Evans Cycles, the Arrow XL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts

About the Company

Our culture thrives on six core values that form who we are:

ArrowXL

Salary £15.50 per hour plus excellent benefits

Frequency Hourly

Job Reference arrowxl/TP/34522/1514

Contract Type Permanent

Closing Date 20 April, 2025

Job Category Service Delivery Crew (drivers and mates)

Business Unit Service Delivery Crew (drivers and mates)

Location Interchange Park 1 Robinson Way Portsmouth, United Kingdom