Trainee 7.5T Furniture Delivery & Install Driver

DFS Furniture PLC; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

The Sofa Delivery Company, part of the DFS group, is recruiting a Trainee Driver in Inverness. You will start on a 3.5-tonner during a 12-week in-house driving school, progressing to a 7.5-ton licence as you advance.

The programme covers training costs, medicals, and time off for tests. A two-week rota with early finishes in week one and a four-day week in week two is guaranteed, with ongoing development and support.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer.
• At least 2 years of driving experience, with no drink/drug driving convictions.
• A 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.

Job description

The Sofa Delivery Company, part of the DFS group, is recruiting a Trainee Driver in Inverness. You will start on a 3.5-tonner during a 12-week in-house driving school, progressing to a 7.5-ton licence as you advance.

The programme covers training costs, medicals, and time off for tests. A two-week rota with early finishes in week one and a four-day week in week two is guaranteed, with ongoing development and support.