Van Driver

Apollo Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Recruit is seeking reliable 3.5T Furniture Delivery Drivers to join a busy home delivery operation based in Exeter.

In this hands-on driving role you will be part of a two-person team, delivering furniture directly to customers' homes and assisting with the delivery process, including loading and unloading, and entering customers' properties. Flexibility with start times and routes is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Aged 21 or over due to insurance requirements.
• Able to drive a 3.5T vehicle and lift heavy items.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work in a two-person team.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5T delivery vehicle as part of a two-person team.
• Deliver furniture directly to customers' homes.
• Assist with loading and unloading items.
• Enter customers' properties to complete deliveries when required.
• Handle products safely to prevent damage.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Follow planned delivery routes and complete vehicle checks before starting.

Skills

Full UK license

21+ age

3.5T driving

Heavy lifting

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Apollo Recruit is looking for reliable 3.5T Furniture Delivery Drivers to join a busy home delivery operation based in Exeter.

This is a hands-on driving role where you'll work as part of a two-person delivery team, delivering furniture directly to customers' homes.

The Role

This isn't just a driving position - you'll be involved in the full delivery process, including carrying furniture into customers' properties.

Your duties will include:

• Driving a 3.5T delivery vehicle
• Delivering furniture directly to customers' homes
• Working alongside a Driver's Mate
• Loading and unloading large and heavy furniture
• Carrying items safely into customers' properties
• Handling products carefully to prevent damage
• Providing friendly and professional customer service
• Following planned delivery routes
• Completing vehicle checks before starting your route
• Keeping the vehicle clean and presentable

Working Hours

Typical start times are: 5:30am or 12:00-2pm.

Finish times will vary depending on the route and number of deliveries, so some flexibility is required.

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you'll need:

• A full UK driving licence
• To be aged 21 or over due to insurance requirements
• Confidence driving a 3.5T vehicle
• To be physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting
• Good customer service and communication skills
• A reliable and punctual approach to work
• To be comfortable entering customers' homes to complete deliveries
• The ability to work effectively as part of a two-person team

Previous experience in multi-drop delivery, furniture delivery, removals or similar work would be beneficial, but isn't essential for the right candidate.