7.5t Driver - Home Appliance Specialist

Vero HR Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Gateshead is seeking full-time 7.5t Drivers. The role offers guaranteed earnings of £34,739.77 plus bonuses and up to 38 days of holiday. You will receive comprehensive training and work regular day shifts. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence with C1 entitlement and strong customer service skills. Apply today or reach out with questions!

Benefits

Guaranteed earnings

Performance bonuses

Company pension scheme matched up to 5%

Profit share bonus scheme

Weekly meal allowance

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with a minimum of C1 entitlement.
• Current CPC and tacho card with up-to-date knowledge of legislations.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Previous multi-drop experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and install white goods and assist with unloading appliances.
• Complete training at the award-winning Training Academy in Manchester.
• Show respect for customers’ homes during installations.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Comfortable handling heavy items

Basic plumbing and electrical connection knowledge

Job description

Overview

Guaranteed earnings of £34,739.77 + Installation/Customer Service Bonus + Up to 38 Days Holiday

Hotpoint UK Appliances part of Beko Europe, a global leading white goods manufacturer and proud recipient of the UK Top Employer award for the past six consecutive years, are recruiting permanent, full-time 7.5t Drivers based at our Gateshead Depot.

Why choose us?

• Guaranteed earnings of£34,739.77 based on a 45-hour working week.
• An hourly overtime rate of £21.10
• A bonus for every built-in connection as well as quarterly payments for receiving positive feedback for your customer service.
• Up to 38 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• No work on Sundays or Bank Holidays - because work-life balance matters.
• A four-week rolling rota, working 19 out of 20 days with an additional 13 days off annually.

Sounding good? That’s just the start!

• You’ll be contracted to 39.19 hours per week with regular overtime available and working just 2 in 4 Saturdays.
• Working day shifts starting between 6am and 7am.
• Have your lunch on us with a weekly meal allowance.
• Fully funded CPC courses with paid time off for training.
• A modern fleet of air-conditioned vehicles with PPE, uniform and tools provided.
• Company pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• Profit share bonus scheme.
• Heavily discounted rates on our products for you, your family and friends.

What will you be doing?

You’ll begin with a fully funded week of training at our award-winning Training Academy in Manchester. There, you’ll gain the skills needed to deliver and install white goods, along with the chance to pick up some handy DIY skills that you can use at home.

You’ll be supported by another member of the delivery team to assist with unloading and installing appliances when required. You must be comfortable handling heavy items and always show respect for customers’ homes.

What will you need?

• A full UK driving licence with a minimum of C1 entitlement.
• A current CPC and tacho card with up-to-date knowledge of legislations.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Previous multi-drop experience is desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• The willingness to learn basic plumbing and electrical connections.

Ready to join us?

Apply today or contact us if you have any other questions on 01733 830 844.