Driver/Furniture Assembler

ELITE CONTRACT LABOUR SUPPLIERS LIMITED; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ELITE CONTRACT LABOUR SUPPLIERS LIMITED seeks a Driver / Furniture Assembler to deliver and install furniture at customer premises. The role involves assembling items on-site, loading and unloading, and ensuring safe handling and professional customer service.

Based in Rainham, Essex, the role requires safe driving and a flexible, customer-focused approach. Candidates should be physically fit, capable of working independently or as part of a team, and may bring own tools.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence required.
• Experience assembling or installing furniture desirable.
• Knowledge of safe manual handling practices.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Physically fit for lifting and moving furniture.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Own tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Deliver furniture and install at customer premises.
• Load and unload furniture and complete delivery paperwork.
• Assemble furniture and position to customer requirements.
• Provide professional customer service and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Driving licence

Furniture assembly

Manual handling

Customer service

Reliability

Physical fitness

Team player

Own tools

Tools

Own tools

Job description

We are looking for a reliable Driver / Furniture Assembler to join our team. The role involves delivering furniture to customers and safely assembling and installing items at their premises. The Role is based in Rainham Essex.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Deliver furniture and other goods to customers' homes and commercial premises.
• Load and unload furniture safely, working as part of a team where required.
• Assemble a range of furniture including beds, wardrobes, tables, sofas and other household items.
• Install and position furniture according to customer requirements.
• Ensure furniture is handled carefully to prevent damage during transportation and installation.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times.
• Complete delivery paperwork and obtain customer signatures where required.
• Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle and work area.
• Follow all relevant health and safety, manual handling and company procedures.

Requirements

• Valid driving licence.
• Experience assembling or installing furniture is desirable.
• Good knowledge of safe manual handling practices.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach.
• Physically fit, as the role involves lifting and moving furniture.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Own Tools Desirable.

Working Conditions

The role involves regular driving, loading and unloading, lifting furniture and assembling items at customer locations. Some flexibility may be required depending on delivery schedules.