Supporting the movement of trailers/boxes around the site. Your role is instrumental to ensuring that we can reach every customer, in every location within the UK; so although you wont be primarily customer facing at all times, everything you do, will be to ensure furniture reaches our customers home in tip top condition, so that they are happy and confident to recommend us.
About The Sofa Delivery Company
At The Sofa Delivery Company, we know that a sofa is one of the most meaningful things someone can buy. Thats why were on a mission to be the best two-person delivery company around, delivering great experiences to our customers that count. As part of the DFS group, we deliver for our group brands- DFS and Sofology.
Were big believers that a great job is not just something you have, its something you take pride in creating. Youll be working alongside team members who live for the challenge and variety of our roles. No day is the same with us, and thats the joy.
Our colleagues are given the tools, training and support to make momentsmatter. We recognise and reward our people for going the extra mile, for our customers and each other.
Whether youre in the warehouse, out on the road, or in a customers home, at The Sofa Delivery Company, youll deliver moments that matter.
Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Think Customer
Working within our CDC Rugby, you will ensure that trailers of furniture are moved between locations in a safe and professional manner
Always working in a safe and professional manner, you will ensure that there is no damage to the furniture whilst it is of your responsibility.
Ensuring full fleet capacity by ensuring vehicles and trailers are presented to workshops on time for PMI/MOT
Aim High
Work with the warehouse and transport teams to ensure that equipment is presented for loading, unloading and parked for onward delivery in a safe and timely manner
Ensure SoDelCo/DFS and third party hauliers on site are compliant with site rules, parking in designated areas and correct PPE.
Represent The Sofa Delivery Company values and those of our brand partners in everything that you do
Work with your team and senior managers to provide feedback and continually improve the standards of service we offer
Carry out daily inspections of allocated vehicle and equipment, informing the line manager of any defects and/or damage immediately
Comply with all driving laws as defined by the government and all company policies and procedures
Fully understand and adhere to the rules and regulations of driving hours, tachograph and the road transport directive
Ensure that any damages to your vehicle, customer property, or furniture is reported your manager as soon as possible, following the correct reporting processes
Work in line with The Groups policies and procedure
The role is for you if...
Uphold brilliant standards of personal presentation every day
Professional conduct at all times when representing the Company to its customers
Physically able to complete the requirements of the role
Able to manage and organise a busy transport yard
Strong communication skills
Experience of working as part of a strong, well-functioning team
Able to correctly operate a tachograph with a full understanding of UK Transport Law
A knowledge of daily vehicle maintenance
Hold a UK Driving license with HGV Entitlement - Class 1 HGV Driver entitlement / C+E licence
No more than 6 points on your license with no major endorsements
Valid Digital tachograph card
Tachograph and RTD management to be accurate
CPC Card
The Sofa Delivery Company Benefits
WE OFFER
A competitive salary
Opportunities to develop and grow within the Company
30% discount on group products
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle Scheme
Dwell Lifestyle - unique discounts at hundreds of retailers
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