Delivery & Installation Driver 7.5T

The Sofa Delivery Company; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

2 week rota

4 day week

Route planning

Maintained vehicles

Staff discounts

On-site physio

Career growth

Descripción de la vacante

The Sofa Delivery Company, part of the DFS group, is seeking a two‑person delivery driver to join a busy team. You’ll complete 10–15 customer deliveries daily, install furniture in homes, and ensure safe, tidy handovers with every drop.

This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role requiring a clean licence and up‑to‑date tachographs. You’ll work a rotating two‑week schedule, benefit from route planning, well‑maintained vehicles, and staff discounts on DFS and Sofology products.

Formación

• Must hold a 7.5T licence or equivalent.
• Up-to-date Digi Tacho and CPC Card.
• Valid manual driving licence with 12 months experience and <6 points.

Responsabilidades

• Complete deliveries into customers' homes safely and professionally.
• Communicate with customers prior to delivery about arrival.
• Deliver to the room requested and remove no rubbish.
• Represent The Sofa Delivery Company values and partner brands.
• Work with team and managers to improve service standards.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment inspections and report defects.

Conocimientos

People skills

Time management

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Herramientas

7.5T Licence

Digi Tacho

CPC Card

Driving licence (manual)

Descripción del empleo

You’ll work as part of a skilled 2-person delivery team, completing 10-15 deliveries a day and installing furniture in customers' homes. This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role involving regular lifting of heavy items and navigating stairs and tight spaces. If you take pride in doing a job properly, you’ll thrive here.

At The Sofa Delivery Company, we know that a sofa is one of the most meaningful things someone can buy. That’s why we’re on a mission to be the best two-person delivery company around, delivering great experiences to our customers that count. As part of the DFS group, we deliver for our group brands - DFS and Sofology. Our colleagues are given the tools, training and support to make moments matter. We recognise and reward our people for going the extra mile, for our customers and each other. Whether you’re in the warehouse, out on the road, or in a customer’s home, at The Sofa Delivery Company, you’ll deliver moments that matter.

What you’ll be doing

• Complete all deliveries into customers' homes in a safe and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with the customer prior to delivery to ensure that they know you’re on your way to their address.
• Ensure furniture is delivered to the room requested by the customer and that we do not leave them with any rubbish to dispose of.
• Represent The Sofa Delivery Company values and those of our brand partners in everything that you do.
• Work with your team and senior managers to provide feedback and continually improve the standards of service we offer.
• Carry out daily inspections of allocated vehicles and equipment, informing the line manager of any defects/missing items immediately.
• Comply with all driving laws as defined by the government and all company policies and procedures.
• You hold a 7.5T Licence/Grandfather rights/ROI equivalent, up to date Digi Tacho, CPC Card and valid manual driving licence.
• You’ve held a valid driver’s licence for 12 months with less than 6 points.
• You’re ready to work as part of a supportive two-person team.
• You’re great with people and enjoy helping customers.
• You’re comfortable installing and lifting heavy furniture in different home settings.
• You’ve got strong time management skills and thrive on variety.

Here’s what we offer

• Great Pay: A competitive salary of £32,723 per annum (£15.93 per hour) plus an annual bonus of up to £2000 (paid quarterly) for delivering an amazing service.
• A 2 week rota with 4pm finishes in the first week, and a 4 day work week in the second!
• Week 1 is Mon-Sat (48hrs 7am - 4pm ) & week 2 is Tues-Fri (40hrs 7am - 6pm) guaranteed (44 hrs ave/week), and permanent.
• Stress‑Free Routing: No guesswork. Our 'Apollo' route planner creates efficient journeys to take the stress out of route planning.
• Enjoy driving vehicles that are well maintained.
• Generous Discounts: 30% off DFS and Sofology products for you, plus 15% for friends and family.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a range of perks, including retailer discounts, free on-site physio sessions, and health services.
• Career Growth: Tools, training, and support to help you grow with us.