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Furniture Installer / Delivery Driver
Mon to Sat: 8:30am - 5:30pm
(one weekday off when a Saturday is worked)

Vale Furnishers is looking to employ a full-time furniture Installer / Delivery Driver.
The ideal applicant would need to be friendly, trustworthy, easy to communicate with and a good listener. We are looking for a team player, who is willing to learn new skills, someone who is hardworking, forward-thinking, has good people skills and takes pride in what they do. Given the nature of the role, we are looking for someone is physically fit. The ideal candidate should also have basic computer skills.

The Role
You will be responsible for the safe delivery and assembly of furniture to our customers’ homes, working in a team of two. The successful applicant will hold a full clean UK driving licence and have a flexible attitude towards working in a small but busy work environment. This role involves moving large furniture into and around customers properties and our warehouse, in a safe and careful manner. A good level of fitness and a calm, problem solving attitude are a must. A good understanding of furniture assembly or DIY knowledge is preferred.
We pride ourselves on providing a great customer service experience from the original order through to delivery.

Though this is a driving and installation position, duties will include:
  • Driving a 3.5 tonne van in a safe and professional manor
  • Communicating well with colleagues and customers
  • Following company processes and procedures
  • Communicating with the customers
  • Ensuring goods are delivered safely whilst protecting yourself and your colleague from injury, protecting the goods being delivered and the customer’s home
  • Loading, unloading and securing goods for transport
  • Accepting payment and cash handling
  • Dealing professionally and constructively with any issues that arise on site
  • Managing daily workload and keeping the working environment (Van and Warehouse) safe and tidy
  • Warehouse and shop duties are also involved with this role and the successful candidate would be expected to work in these environments
 
A day off will be given during the week if a Saturday is worked. While Saturdays are generally rotated all staff are expected to work all Saturdays if required.
The warehousing and distribution side of the business is closed on Sundays
 
  • Starting Salary: £28,500
  • 20 days annual leave (plus 8 days bank holiday)  
  • Option to join company healthcare plan after 1 year’s employment
  • On the job training from senior team members
  • Annual Health and Safety training
  • Yearly performance review
  • Full uniform and PPE provided
 
Please email your CV to Stuart: stuart@valefurnishers.co.uk or Mark: technician@valefurnishers.co.uk with a brief statement to say what attributes best describe you for the role.
Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.