7.5t Driver

Contract : Full time

Weekly hours : 41

The Best Connection Hanger Lane are currently recruiting for 7.5 Tonne Drivers to join the team, working with John Lewis at their Park Royal location . As a 7.5 Tonne Driver , you'll be providing delivery and assembly services to John Lewis customers, ensuring a high standard of customer service and adherence to all safety protocols.

BOTH TEMP TO PERM + STRAIGHT PERM OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE

Salaries and Job information:

Pay Rates:

06:00 to 18:00 - £16.92

18:00 to 22:00 - £19.42

22:00 to 06:00 - £20.42

TWO SHIFT PATTERNS : AM + PM

AM INFO:

Shift times - 06:00 to 17:00

PM INFO:

Shift times - 10:30 to 21:30

Both shift patterns are on a weekly rota BASED ON 4 OUT OF 6 DAYS IN A WEEK (MONDAY TO SATURDAY)

What You'll Be Doing:

Drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle to complete deliveries and installations, including heavy lifting (sofas, beds, white goods, etc.)

Perform vehicle checks and defect reporting procedures before starting your route

Call customers 30 minutes before arrival to ensure smooth deliveries

Assemble and install products in customers' homes (TV wall mounts, appliances, furniture, etc.)

Work alongside your colleague to complete deliveries, following best practices for safety and efficiency

Mentor and support less experienced drivers and colleagues

Ensure you are representing the John Lewis brand by maintaining a high level of professionalism

Requirements:

Valid UK C1 (7.5T) driving license

Previous experience driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle preferred but not a necessary

CPC card and Digital Tachograph

Strong customer-facing communication skills (face-to-face and over the phone)

Ability to perform physical tasks (lifting and moving large items)

A clean driving record is preferred, but up to 6 points (with no DD, DR, DG or CD codes) will be accepted

Previous experience in a customer service role is desirable

Must be ok to work weekends (Roughly 3 out of 5 Saturdays)

Benefits:

Weekly pay via BACS (every Friday)

28 days holiday (PAYE)

Personal PPE provided

Access to pension (PAYE)

John Lewis Partnership discount after completing the Earning Membership period

Exclusive access to John Lewis & Waitrose staff benefits

24/7 emergency contact support

The Best Connection is one of the UK's largest suppliers of professional agency drivers, with a nationwide network of branches and years of experience placing drivers in top companies like John Lewis. Join our team for ongoing work with one of the UK's most trusted brands.

to secure your place as a 7.5 Tonne Driver with John Lewis at Park Royal!

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.