Customer Delivery Driver 7.5T Warehouse & Logistics · Warehouse & Distribution · Tewkesbury DC

Bensons group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national furniture retailer is seeking experienced 7.5 tonne drivers to join their home delivery team in Tewkesbury, UK. This role is about more than just driving; it's about ensuring customer satisfaction as you deliver and assemble new beds and furniture. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence Cat C1 and have experience driving commercial vehicles. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses for performance, and no weekend work, ensuring work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Paid training

Life Assurance

Access to Medicash health benefits

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving licence Cat C1.
• Previous commercial driving experience in a 7.5t vehicle.
• Understanding of EU Driving legislation and tachograph law.
• Experience using PDAs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver beds, mattresses, and furniture into customer homes.
• Assemble items in the room of choice.
• Provide a friendly, professional service to customers.
• Drive safely and maintain vehicle standards.

Skills

Good people skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Use of digital tachographs

Customer service experience

Education

UK driving licence Cat C1

Valid driver’s CPC DQ card

Job description

Mon–Fri | Bonus | No Weekends! |

We’re looking for an experienced 7.5 tonne drivers to join our home delivery team.

Are you an experienced 7.5 tonne driver who takes pride in great service? This isn’t just a driving job – it’s about making our customers happy and helping deliver and build their new beds and furniture with care and a smile.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + performance bonus (£60 per week on average based onDriving style and Customer service feedback)
• Mon–Fri only – no weekend work!
• Paid training + £20 bonus for first 12 weeks
• Life Assurance
• Access to Medicash to receive discount on 100's of health based rewards
• Up to 50% off bensons for beds products

The job:

• Deliver beds, mattresses, and furniture into customer homes
• Assemble items in the room of choice
• Provide a friendly, professional service: the customer is the centre for everything we do and it’s important we provide them with a positive impression.
• Working In a team of 2
• Use a PDA and complete paperwork accurately
• Drive safely and maintain vehicle standards

Who do we want:

• You must have a UK driving licence Cat C1 along with a valid driver’s CPC DQ card / valid drivers digital card
• Previous commercial driving experience in a 7.5t vehicle
• Previous experience and understanding of using digital tachographs
• Good people skills and some previous experience in a customer facing role
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy items of furniture with manual handling experience is essential
• Understanding of EU Driving legislation and tachograph law
• Desirable experience of using a PDA
• Please note that for insurance purposes you should be aged 21 years or over.