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Delivery Driver

Smiley & Co, Ltd.

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Delivery Drivers to join their expanding team in Newcastle. This exciting role involves delivering and installing furniture across the UK, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime. With a focus on staff development and a supportive work environment, this position promises a rewarding career for those who thrive in a dynamic setting. If you're ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a growing organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Opportunities for overtime
Overnight subsistence allowance
25 days holiday, increasing to 29 after 5 years
Discounted beds and mattresses
Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, and electronics
Uniform provided

Qualifications

  • Must possess a valid Category C license and CPC card.
  • Flexibility in meeting challenging delivery deadlines is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver, install, and collect furniture across the UK.
  • May involve overnight stays for deliveries.

Skills

Category C license
CPC card
Digital Tachograph Card
Flexibility in delivery deadlines

Job description

Delivery Driver

Location: North East England

Salary: £25,584 - £26,409 per annum

The Role

The Council are seeking to recruit Delivery Drivers with Class 2/category C entitlement for their Newcastle Furniture Service, delivering, installing, and collecting furniture.

Successful businesses don’t stand still, they need to be constantly innovating, improving, and developing and that’s why it is such an exciting opportunity.

They deliver and install furniture items to houses across the UK, predominantly in the Northeast, however they are growing and have new contracts covering the 4 corners of the UK.

Their success means they are looking for Delivery Drivers to help them deliver, install, and collect furniture to all areas of the UK. The role may involve staying away from home overnight on occasions.

This role is contracted to 37 hours per week but different to other driving jobs, you will work Monday to Friday.

Skills and Qualifications

To apply you must possess:

  • A category C license (There may be the opportunity for you to undertake training to C+E category. All training is fully funded by the council)
  • A valid CPC card and Digital Tachograph Card.
  • A flexible approach to challenging delivery deadlines.

Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • An overnight subsistence allowance
  • 25 days holiday increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service, 8 bank holidays and time off between Christmas and New Year
  • Discounted beds and mattresses
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes and home electronics
  • S uniform as standard.

They invest in their staff, providing time and opportunities to develop their work-related skills and knowledge in a way that best suit their individual needs.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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