Truck Driver 7.5 Tonne

4 weeks ago


Poynton, Cheshire East, United Kingdom BARKER & STONEHOUSE LTD Full time
Job Title: Driver 7.5 Tonne

Barker and Stonehouse Ltd is a family-run business founded in 1946 with a strong reputation for great products and superb presentation. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic 7.5T Driver to join our team at our Crawley Warehouse.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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 customers properties
  • Maintain vehicle to the legal requirements and as outlined in the Drivers handbook
  • Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
Requirements:
  • A Class C1/C license, digital tachograph card
  • CPC qualified
  • 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