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7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

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Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 3 hours
Location

Livingston, West Lothian EH54 5FD, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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7.5 T Drivers

We are looking for 7.5 T Drivers to join our fast-paced logistics and distribution team in Houston Industrial Estate, Livingston. Not only will you have the stability of a permanent position offering fantastic work life balance, but you will be entitled to a whole host of benefits when you join the team including the ability to reach "On Target Earnings" in excess of £40,000.

As a 7.5 T Driver you will be tasked with:

  • Delivery and installation of furniture in customers' homes
  • Working to a delivery schedule with the support and assistance of your crew mate
  • Providing exceptional customer service and encouraging customers to provide feedback
  • Ensure the safety of the team by carrying out daily vehicle checks and driving in a safe and efficient manner
  • Manual handling - lifting and carrying of heavy furniture items
  • Working as part of the wider distribution team to assist with loading and unloading vehicles when required

What you can expect:

  • A shift pattern offering great work / life balance:
    • 3-week shift rotation working Monday to Thursday / Wednesday to Sunday / Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    • Day shift hours working 6.30am till 6.15pm
    • No Sunday working
    • A 5-day rest period every 3 weeks
  • A competitive salary of £33,600 with lots of opportunity to top up your earnings including:
    • Customer Satisfaction Bonus - £20 weekly "Love to Shop" voucher earning you almost £1000 in vouchers per year
    • Attendance Bonus paid at £250 twice per year - that's an extra £500 per year just for showing up on your scheduled shifts
    • Opportunity of regular overtime paid at great rates - £242 per shift
    • Monthly / Annual driver incentives with prize money over the year in excess of £1000
  • Staff Discount on all furniture items of 20% not just for you but for friends and family too
  • Discounts on high street brands and major retailers
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Access to online doctors and healthcare professionals
  • Full uniform and onsite parking
  • Investment in training and personal development
  • Opportunity of career progression
  • Life insurance, death in service and pension scheme
  • Job security and stability working for a business undergoing major investment

What we're looking for:

  • A solid work history and a can-do, enthusiastic approach to work
  • A 7.5 T vehicle licence with a maximum of 6 points
  • A driver digital tachograph and the relevant CPC qualification
  • A degree of physical fitness
  • Some previous furniture delivery or customer service experience an advantage

If you're interested in working for a well-respected business then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! We will be in touch quickly to have a chat and discuss next steps!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.