Delivery & Installation Driver 7.5T

DFS Trading Ltd; Great Blakenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 on 4 off schedule

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Sofa Delivery Company, part of the DFS group, is recruiting a two-person delivery driver in the United Kingdom. You’ll communicate with customers before delivery to confirm you’re on the way, and ensure furniture is placed in the room requested with no waste left behind.

Working as a tight team, you’ll follow driving laws, use the Apollo route planner, and enjoy benefits including a £35,649 salary per year, up to £2,000 annual bonus, four days off after a 4-on, 4-off cycle, and staff

Qualifications

• Valid 7.5T licence or equivalent.
• Up-to-date Digi Tacho and CPC card.
• Full driving licence held 12+ months with fewer than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with the customer prior to delivery to confirm you’re on your way.
• Ensure furniture is delivered to the room requested and no rubbish is left behind.
• Represent The Sofa Delivery Company values and brand partners in all actions.
• Work with your team and senior managers to improve service standards.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment inspections and report issues immediately.
• Comply with driving laws and company policies and procedures.

Skills

People skills

Teamwork

Time management

Safety minded

Tools

Digi Tacho

CPC Card

Job description

• 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.
• You take pride in your work and value safety - of yourself and those around you.

About The Sofa Delivery Company

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.

There's more…

• Great Pay: A competitive salary of £35,649 per annum (£17.52 per hour) plus an annual bonus of up to £2000 (paid quarterly) for delivering an amazing service.
• The Ultimate 4-on, 4-off Balance: Work 7am - 7pm and then enjoy 4 days to relax, recharge and enjoy life outside of work, including annual leave, that's the equivalent of working less than 6 months of the year! It's predictable, guaranteed (39.13 hrs/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.
• Enhanced Leave: Maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and more.