7.5 Tonne Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a 7.5 tonne driver for a prominent design-led furniture retailer in Blaydon on Tyne. Responsibilities include ensuring vehicle safety, planning daily routes, safe loading/unloading of furniture, and engaging with customers. Ideal candidates will possess a Class C1/C license and CPC qualification, alongside excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, with overtime opportunities and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and staff discounts.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Meal allowances

Staff discount

Company pension scheme

Death in service scheme

Perkbox benefit platform

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A Class C1/C license, digital tachograph card.
• CPC qualified.
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries within the furniture industry would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle safety, maintenance and cleanliness.
• Daily route planning and control of delivery documentation.
• Safe loading and unloading of furniture to customer properties and warehouses.
• Liaise with customers to confirm delivery times.

Skills

Class C1/C license

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and hardworking

Flexible working hours

Education

CPC qualified

Job description

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent opportunity
• Attractive Salary - includes BASIC salary of £25,503.43 - this can rise up to £45,000 with overtime/bonus
• Weekend overtime paid at time and a half
• Meal allowances
• Staff Discount
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Perkbox Benefit Platform
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and a further service day after 5 years\' service
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Company

Westray Recruitment Consultants are recruiting a 7.5 tonne driver to work with a leading, design-led furniture retailer with a strong heritage and a passion for exceptional customer experiences. Operating across multiple UK locations, they blend style, sustainability, and innovation to deliver high-quality home furnishings that suit a wide range of interiors.

With decades of experience in the retail sector, their business has grown through a combination of strong family values, creative vision, and a commitment to both their people and the planet. From contemporary designs to timeless classics, they pride themselves on offering products that reflect the very best in craftsmanship and character.

The Role

• Vehicle safety, maintenance and cleanliness
• Daily route planning and control of delivery documentation
• Safe loading and unloading of furniture to customer properties and warehouses
• Communication with customers, stores and warehouses
• Some furniture assembly in customer properties
• Collection of returns and recycled furniture
• Plan and drive to predetermined appointments with due care and attention
• Liaise with customers to confirm delivery times
• Ensure furniture is unwrapped and checked for any damage prior to leaving the customer\'s properties
• Maintain vehicle to the legal requirements and as outlined in the Driver\'s handbook
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
• Other reasonable duties within the job holder\'s capabilities

The Candidate

• A Class C1/C license, digital tachograph card
• CPC qualified
• You must be self-motivated and hardworking
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of multi-drop deliveries within the furniture industry would be advantageous
• A flexible approach to working hours including being able to work overtime
• Able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team

The Contact

To apply for this position, please contact the Industrial team on 0191 492 6622 or email [e-mail]

Contact Information:- Name: Amy Laidler - Email: [e-mail]