Trainee 7.5T Driver – Training Paid, 4-on/4-off

The Sofa Delivery Company; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sofa Delivery Company in the United Kingdom is hiring a Trainee Driver to start a driving career through our in-house Driving School. Over the first 12 weeks you will drive a 3.5-ton van as we prepare you to upgrade to a 7.5-ton licence.

We cover training and medical assessments, arrange time off for tests, and promote you to a 7.5T Driver after successful completion, with a pay rise. Our 4-on, 4-off shift pattern runs from 7am to 7pm, giving you steady work and time to recharge.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and time management abilities.
• Comfortable delivering and installing furniture.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Delivering furniture safely and professionally to customers' homes.
• Keeping customers in the loop with pre-delivery communication, so they know exactly when to expect you.
• Ensuring that furniture is delivered to the room of choice and leaving no rubbish behind.
• Working alongside your team and senior managers to provide feedback and improve service standards.
• Represent The Sofa Delivery Company values and those of our brand partners in everything that you do.
• Comply with all driving laws as defined by the government and all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

The Sofa Delivery Company in the United Kingdom is hiring a Trainee Driver to start a driving career through our in-house Driving School. Over the first 12 weeks you will drive a 3.5-ton van as we prepare you to upgrade to a 7.5-ton licence.

We cover training and medical assessments, arrange time off for tests, and promote you to a 7.5T Driver after successful completion, with a pay rise. Our 4-on, 4-off shift pattern runs from 7am to 7pm, giving you steady work and time to recharge.