Job Description

Role Purpose

Deliver finished furniture, components and materials safely, on time and in excellent condition (around 80% of the role). Support the workshop with housekeeping and general labouring when not on the road (around 20%). The role is customer?facing on sites and in client homes, so care, courtesy and clear communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

A. Delivery Driver (80%)

Plan routes and delivery schedules; confirm site access and contact details in advance. Prepare and load: wrap components, use blankets/edge protectors, and secure with straps to load?restraint best practice. Deliver kitchens, cabinets, worktops, appliances and materials to client homes, showrooms and building sites using safe manual?handling techniques and team lifts. Capture delivery evidence (photos, signatures, timestamps) and update digital records on a phone/tablet in real time. Communicate professionally with clients, fitters, subcontractors and site managers; provide accurate ETAs and escalate access or damage risks early. Protect customer property (floor protection, corner guards, clean gloves) and leave work areas tidy and undamaged. Collect goods from suppliers; verify quantities and condition before departure. Complete daily vehicle safety checks; manage fuel, mileage and service bookings; report defects immediately and remove vehicles from service if unsafe.

B. Workshop Labourer (20%)

Support general workshop tasks: moving materials, basic sanding/denibbing, sweeping and waste management. Load/unload deliveries; check goods in against purchase orders and flag discrepancies promptly. Carry out general workshop and facilities maintenance as directed.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Full UK manual driving licence; confident driving long?wheelbase vans/box vans up to 3.5 tonnes. Proven experience in multi?drop or furniture/joinery delivery, including heavy team lifts. Excellent attention to detail; able to handle high?value, hand?finished products without damage. Clear, courteous communicator; comfortable with clients and site teams. Competent with smartphones/tablets for navigation, photos and basic forms. Reliable, punctual and organised; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

Experience in a joinery/cabinet?making or building?products environment. Knowledge of load?restraint best practice; manual?handling training. Forklift licence (or willingness to train). Familiarity with Devon and Cornwall routes and access constraints.

Requirements & Checks

Right to work in the UK. Satisfactory driving record (endorsement check) and recent employer/reference checks. Willingness to work occasional early starts/late finishes to meet delivery windows. Ability to lift and carry 25-35 kg with safe team lifts; comfortable working on feet most of the day. Commitment to health & safety, including risk assessments, PPE and safe systems of work.

Working Hours & Pay

Full?time (40 hours). Typical pattern: Mon-Thu 07:00-17:30. Overtime or flexible start/finish times may be required to meet delivery schedules.

Benefits

Company pension (auto?enrolment). PPE, uniform and all tools/equipment required for safe delivery provided. Holiday entitlement: 28 days including bank holidays, with service?linked increases and an additional 3-4 days for Christmas shutdown. Training as required (manual handling, load restraint, forklift, CSCS).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Delivery Driver