3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

Location: Livingston
Salary: £29,744 per annum
Hours: 44 hours per week | 4-day working week | 6:30am start
Pattern: 3-week rotating shift pattern | No Sundays

Join a Leading Employer and Take Your Driving Career to the Next Level

Are you an experienced delivery driver looking for a permanent role with a competitive salary, a great work-life balance and excellent benefits?

We're recruiting for a 3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver to join a busy distribution operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and customer-focused driver who takes pride in delivering a professional service and enjoys working as part of a team.

With a 4-day working week, no Sunday working and a rotating pattern designed to provide a better work-life balance, this role offers a great combination of stability, variety and time off.

What's on Offer?

Permanent, full-time position
£29,744 per annum
44 hours per week
4-day working week
6:30am start
No Sundays
5-day rest period every 3 weeks
3-week rotating shift pattern:
Week 1: Monday - Thursday
Week 2: Wednesday - Saturday
Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Employee benefits platform with access to a wide range of discounts
Career progression and development opportunities
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 Virtual GP service
Salary Finance scheme
Pension scheme
Death in Service benefit
Life assurance

The Role

As a 3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver, you'll be responsible for delivering furniture directly to customers' homes and ensuring every delivery is completed safely, efficiently and professionally.

Working as part of a delivery team, you'll play an important role in providing an excellent customer experience while ensuring all goods are handled and delivered with care.

Your responsibilities will include:

Safely driving a 3.5 Tonne delivery vehicle in line with company procedures and road safety regulations
Delivering furniture to customers' homes according to a scheduled delivery route
Loading and unloading furniture safely and efficiently
Assisting with the delivery and installation of furniture within customers' homes
Working alongside a crew mate to complete daily delivery schedules
Handling furniture carefully to minimise the risk of damage
Providing friendly, professional and helpful customer service at every delivery
Communicating with customers regarding deliveries and ensuring they have a positive experience
Completing vehicle safety checks before starting each shift
Ensuring delivery paperwork and relevant documentation is completed accurately
Reporting any vehicle, delivery or customer issues promptly
Following all company health and safety and manual handling procedures
Maintaining a clean and professional delivery vehicle
Supporting the wider distribution team with loading, unloading and warehouse duties when required
Undertaking regular manual handling and heavy lifting as part of the role

About You

We're looking for reliable, hardworking and customer-focused drivers who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a team.

To be successful, you'll have:

A valid UK driving licence suitable for driving a 3.5 Tonne vehicle
Previous experience in a delivery, driving or logistics role
Good communication and customer service skills
A professional and friendly approach when dealing with customers
The ability to work effectively as part of a two-person delivery team
Good time management and the ability to follow a daily delivery schedule
A strong understanding of safe driving and manual handling practices
A positive, flexible and reliable attitude
Good physical fitness, as the role involves regular heavy lifting and manual handling
The ability to follow company processes and health and safety proceduresPrevious furniture delivery or warehouse experience is desirable but not essential.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a 3.5 Tonne driving role that offers a competitive salary, a 4-day working week, no Sunday working and a rotating shift pattern designed to provide a better work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

With a 5-day rest period every three weeks, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced delivery driver looking for long-term stability and a role that gives you more time away from work.

Apply today and take the next step in your driving career with an organisation that values its people and recognises hard work.

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