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Date Added: Fri 25/07/2025

7.5 Tonne Driver

Gateshead, NE8, UK
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Company: WESTRAY RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £25503/annum

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Attractive Salary - includes basic salary of £25,503.43 per annum

Permanent opportunity

Weekend overtime paid at time and a half

Meal allowances

Staff Discount

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Scheme

Perkbox Benefit Platform

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and a further service day after 5 years' service

Employee Assistance Programme

THE COMPANY

Westray Recruitment Consultants are recruiting a 7.5 tonne driver to work with a leading, design-led furniture retailer with a strong heritage and a passion for exceptional customer experiences. Operating across multiple UK locations, they blend style, sustainability, and innovation to deliver high-quality home furnishings that suit a wide range of interiors.

With decades of experience in the retail sector, their business has grown through a combination of strong family values, creative vision, and a commitment to both their people and the planet. From contemporary designs to timeless classics, they pride themselves on offering products that reflect the very best in craftsmanship and character.

THE ROLE

Vehicle safety, maintenance and cleanliness

Daily route planning and control of delivery documentation

Safe loading and unloading of furniture to customer properties and warehouses

Communication with customers, stores and warehouses

Some furniture assembly in customer properties

Collection of returns and recycled furniture

Plan and drive to predetermined appointments with due care and attention

Liaise with customers to confirm delivery times

Ensure furniture is unwrapped and checked for any damage prior to leaving the customer's properties

Maintain vehicle to the legal requirements and as outlined in the Driver's handbook

Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations

Other reasonable duties within the job holder's capabilities

THE CANDIDATE

A Class C1/C license, digital tachograph card

CPC qualified

You must be self-motivated and hardworking

Excellent communication skills

Experience of multi-drop deliveries within the furniture industry would be advantageous

A flexible approach to working hours including being able to work overtime

Able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team

THE CONTACT

To apply for this position, please contact the Industrial team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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