LGV Driver 7.5 tonne - National

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Pension scheme

Death in Service

Overtime pay & enhanced rates

Overtime allowances

5* Trust Pilot reviews bonus

Overnight stay allowance

Staff discount

Perkbox benefits

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking a 7.5 tonne driver for a leading furniture retailer. The role involves daily route planning, safe loading/unloading, and coordinating with stores and customers to ensure timely deliveries.

Applicants should have a C1 licence, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel nationally. Overtime opportunities, pension, and other benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience of driving long distance (national) is required.
• Must hold a C1 category licence to drive 7.5 tonne vehicles.
• You will have no more than 6 points on your driving licence.
• Driver CPC would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Long distance driving experience

C1 licence

Job description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent role
• £34,509.15 pa (£17.70 per hour) basic
• Drivers are earning around £45k (10-15 hours overtime per week)
• Excellent and Enhanced Overtime rates
• Up to £80 per week for 5* Trust Pilot Reviews
• £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