7.5T Delivery Driver | Mon–Fri | (£34,) + Bonus | No Weekends! | (Durham)
We’re Bensons for Beds, and we’re looking for 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:
• Weekly performance bonus—£95/week
• Full training and development opportunities
• 50% off staff discounts on all products
• Medicash support (including dental, optical & virtual GP)
• Income Protection
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Holiday buy/sell options
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support via Retail Trust
The job:
1. Deliver beds, mattresses, and furniture into customer homes
2. Assemble items in the room of choice
3. 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.
4. Working In a team of 2
5. Use a PDA and complete paperwork accurately
6. Drive safely and maintain vehicle standards
Who do we want?
7. You must have a UK driving licence Cat C1 along with a valid driver’s CPC DQ card / valid drivers digital card
8. Previous commercial driving experience in a 7.5t vehicle
9. Previous experience and understanding of using digital tachographs
10. Good people skills and some previous experience in a customer facing role
11. Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy items of furniture with manual handling experience is essential
12. Understanding of EU Driving legislation and tachograph law
13. Desirable experience of using a PDA
14. Please note that for insurance purposes you should be aged 21 years or over.