5 Tonne Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants

  • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • £25,503 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Attractive Salary – includes basic salary of £25,503.43 per annum
  • Permanent opportunity
  • Weekend overtime paid at time and a half
  • Meal allowances
  • Staff Discount
  • 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 COMPANYWestray 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 exceptional customer experiences. Operating across multiple UK locations, they blend 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, their business has grown through a combination of strong family values, creative vision, and a commitment to both their 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 ROLE
  • Vehicle safety, maintenance and cleanliness
  • 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 CANDIDATE
  • A Class C1/C license, digital tachograph card
  • CPC qualified
  • You must be self-motivated and hardworking
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of multi-drop deliveries within the furniture industry would be advantageous
  • A flexible approach to working hours including being able to work overtime
  • Able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team
THE CONTACTTo apply for this position, please contact the Industrial team on 0191 492 6622 or email industrial@westray.co.uk

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