Driver

Apollo Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Recruit is seeking reliable 3.5T Furniture Delivery Drivers to join our busy Exeter operations. This hands-on role involves delivering furniture directly to customers' homes as part of a two-person team.

You will drive a 3.5T vehicle, load and unload items, enter customers' properties, and provide friendly customer service. A full UK driving licence and being 21 or over are required. Flexibility with start times is helpful.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence.
• Aged 21 or over due to insurance requirements.
• Confidence driving a 3.5T vehicle.
• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Comfortable entering customers' homes to complete deliveries.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a two-person team.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5T delivery vehicle.
• Deliver furniture directly to customers' homes.
• Work alongside a Driver's Mate.
• Load and unload large and heavy furniture.
• Carry items safely into customers' properties.
• Handle products carefully to prevent damage.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Follow planned delivery routes.
• Complete vehicle checks before starting your route.
• Keep the vehicle clean and presentable.

Job description

Apollo Recruit is looking for reliable 3.5T Furniture Delivery Drivers to join a busy home delivery operation based in Exeter.

This is a hands-on driving role where you'll work as part of a two-person delivery team, delivering furniture directly to customers' homes.

The Role

This isn't just a driving position - you'll be involved in the full delivery process, including carrying furniture into customers' properties.

• Driving a 3.5T delivery vehicle
• Delivering furniture directly to customers' homes
• Working alongside a Driver's Mate
• Loading and unloading large and heavy furniture
• Carrying items safely into customers' properties
• Handling products carefully to prevent damage
• Providing friendly and professional customer service
• Following planned delivery routes
• Completing vehicle checks before starting your route
• Keeping the vehicle clean and presentable

Working Hours

Typical start times are:

• 5:30am or 12:00-2pm

Finish times will vary depending on the route and number of deliveries, so some flexibility is required.

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you'll need:

• A full UK driving licence
• To be aged 21 or over due to insurance requirements
• Confidence driving a 3.5T vehicle
• To be physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting
• Good customer service and communication skills
• A reliable and punctual approach to work
• To be comfortable entering customers' homes to complete deliveries
• The ability to work effectively as part of a two-person team

Previous experience in multi-drop delivery, furniture delivery, removals or similar work would be beneficial, but isn't essential for the right candidate.