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7.5 Tonne Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 1RD, England

Salary

£25,503 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • Westray Recruitment Consultants is seeking a 7.5 tonne driver for a leading furniture retailer, offering a permanent opportunity with an attractive salary starting at £25,503.43, potentially rising to £45,000 with overtime and bonuses.
  • The role includes responsibilities such as vehicle maintenance, route planning, safe loading and unloading of furniture, and customer communication.
  • Candidates must possess a Class C1/C license, a digital tachograph card, and CPC qualification, along with excellent communication skills and a self-motivated attitude.
  • Experience in multi-drop deliveries within the furniture industry is advantageous, and a flexible approach to working hours is required, including the ability to work overtime.
  • The position offers additional benefits such as meal allowances, a pension scheme, 33 days of annual leave, and access to an employee assistance program.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Permanent opportunity
  • Attractive Salary – includes BASIC salary of £25,503.43 – this can rise up to £45,000 with overtime/bonus
  • 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 COMPANY

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 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 CONTACT

To apply for this position, please contact the Industrial team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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