LGV Driver

Westray Recruitment Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a 7.5 tonne driver in Crawley, United Kingdom. The role includes daily route planning, safe loading and unloading, and communication with customers. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a C1 category licence, and experience driving long distances. The position offers a permanent contract with attractive benefits, including a competitive salary of £33,150 per year, overtime opportunities, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Scheme

Generous staff discount on all products

£29 overnight allowance stay

Employee Assistance Programme

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience of multi-drop deliveries within the furniture industry would be advantageous.
• Holding a Driver CPC would be advantageous but not essential.
• You must have no more than 6 points on your driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Daily route planning and control of delivery documentation.
• Safe loading and unloading of furniture to customer properties.
• Communication with customers, stores and warehouses.
• Some furniture assembly in customer properties.
• Collection of returns and recycled furniture.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience of driving long distance

Self-motivated

Hardworking

Flexible approach to working hours

Education

C1 category licence to drive 7.5 tonne vehicles

Job description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent role
• £33,150pa (£17 per hour)
• Overtime available at higher rates
• £29 overnight allowance stay
• Mon to Fri 7 : 30am – 3 : 30pm (37.5 hours per week)
• This role involves travelling long distance, an allowance is provided for overnight stay
• Generous staff discount on all products and goods
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Perkbox Benefit Platform
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and a further service day after 5 years’ service
• Employee Assistance Programme

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Consultants are recruiting a 7.5 tonne driver to work with a leading, design‑led furniture retailer with a strong heritage and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and high quality products. This really is a lovely business that operates from multiple UK locations blending style, sustainability and innovation, to deliver high‑quality home furnishings that suit a wide range of interiors. With decades of experience in the retail sector, the business has grown through a combination of strong family values, creative vision, and a commitment to both its people and the planet. From contemporary designs to timeless classics, they pride themselves on offering products that reflect the very best in craftsmanship and character. The business really does value its employees which is demonstrated by the range of benefits on offer.

THE ROLE

• Daily route planning and control of delivery documentation
• Safe loading and unloading of furniture to customer properties and warehouses
• Communication with customers, stores and warehouses
• Some furniture assembly in customer properties
• Collection of returns and recycled furniture
• Plan and drive to predetermined appointments with due care and attention
• Liaise with customers to confirm delivery times
• Ensure furniture is unwrapped and checked for any damage prior to leaving the customer’s properties
• Maintain vehicle to the legal requirements and as outlined in the Driver’s handbook
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
• Other reasonable duties within the job holder’s capabilities

THE PERSON

As you will be in a customer facing role, it’s important that you have the following attributes :

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of driving long distance (national) is required for this role
• You must hold a C1 category licence to drive 7.5 tonne vehicles
• You will have no more than 6 points on your driving licence
• Holding a Driver CPC would be advantageous but not essential
• Clean and tidy appearance, although a uniform will be provided
• You must be self‑motivated and hardworking with a flexible approach to working hours, including being able to work overtime for which you will be paid an enhanced payment
• Experience of multi‑drop deliveries within the furniture industry would be advantageous but is not essential

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please send your CV to Harry Mann or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group