Appliance Delivery & Installation Operative
Postcode: NN13 (Northamptonshire)
Start date: ASAP - until 30/08/2026 (likely to be extended / ongoing)
Hours: Full-time, 8 hours per day
Working pattern: 5 days per week
Pay rate: £13.40 per hour
Clearance: Basic DBS required (must also be eligible for Security Clearance)
The Role
We are recruiting an Appliance Delivery and Installation Operative to join the Facilities Management Service team. This role is responsible for the safe, timely delivery, installation, and collection of household furniture and appliances to residential properties across the UK, alongside supporting warehouse operations.
You will work as part of a two-person delivery team, handling bulky and heavy items such as fridges, washing machines, and furniture, ensuring excellent customer service at every stage.
Key Responsibilities
Safely load and unload vehicles, ensuring correct weight distribution and no damage to items or vehicles
Check all items against delivery manifests to confirm accuracy and completeness
Deliver furniture into customers' homes and position items as requested, taking care to avoid property damage
Install, test, and demonstrate white goods, ensuring appliances are safe, functional, and leak-free
Carry out warehouse duties including cleaning and testing appliances, stock checks, inventory control, and general housekeeping
Assist with unloading, assembling, and storing new or reusable stock from other agencies
Ensure all furniture and appliances meet required cleanliness standards
Support the cleaning and upkeep of lease vehicles in line with company standards
Assist the FMS Supervisor with scheduling workloads to meet delivery commitments when required
Help arrange deliveries and collections to meet customer needs while achieving best value
Maintain excellent interpersonal skills, supporting customers during potentially stressful house moves
Safeguard all customer- and company-owned tools, equipment, furniture, and appliances
Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the FMS Supervisor or Site Manager
Skills & Experience Required
Experience within removals, delivery, or a similar role
Full UK driving licence (Category B) - required for driving 3.5-tonne vans
3.5T van driving experience preferred but not essential
Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting as part of a two-person team
Willingness and ability to commit to a long-term role
Strong customer service and communication skills
Must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC) to work on a secure site
What We Offer
Competitive hourly rate of £13.40
Full-time, stable work with potential contract extension
Training provided for installation, safety, and additional skills
Opportunity to work in a supportive, team-focused environment
If you're reliable, customer-focused, and looking for a long-term role in delivery and installation, we'd love to hear from you.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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