Furniture Delivery Driver
Delivery & Logistics | Furniture | Shrewsbury
The Company
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing furniture business looking for a reliable and hardworking Furniture Delivery Driver to support its delivery operations in Shrewsbury.
The business operates from a depot in Warrington, where stock is collected before being transported to Shrewsbury for delivery to customers. The role involves handling furniture, loading and unloading stock, and ensuring items are delivered safely and efficiently.
Due to ongoing operational requirements, we are looking for a physically fit, dependable individual who takes pride in their work and can provide excellent customer service.
The Role
As a Furniture Delivery Driver, you will play an important role in ensuring furniture is collected from the Warrington depot and transported to Shrewsbury for delivery to customers.
This is a physically demanding, hands-on role involving regular heavy lifting, moving furniture, and working efficiently to meet delivery schedules. You will be accompanied by a Driver's Mate, who will assist with loading, unloading, carrying furniture, and completing deliveries.
The successful candidate will be comfortable with manual handling, working as part of a team, and representing the business professionally when interacting with customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
Travelling to the depot in Warrington to collect furniture stock.
Loading furniture and securing items safely for transportation.
Driving from Warrington to Shrewsbury to complete scheduled deliveries.
Working alongside a Driver's Mate to complete deliveries efficiently and safely.
Delivering furniture to customers and assisting with moving items into the appropriate rooms where required.
Carrying out regular heavy lifting and moving bulky furniture items.
Loading and unloading delivery vehicles throughout the working day.
Ensuring furniture is handled carefully to prevent damage.
Providing a professional and friendly service to customers.
Following delivery schedules and instructions from the operations team.
Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe vehicle and working environment.
Following health and safety procedures, particularly when lifting and handling heavy items.
Reporting any delivery issues, damage, or vehicle concerns to the relevant team. What We're Looking For
Essential
A full, valid UK driving licence.
A reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude.
Physically fit and comfortable with regular heavy lifting.
Ability to handle bulky and heavy furniture safely.
Good communication and customer service skills.
A responsible approach to driving and vehicle safety.
Ability to work effectively alongside a Driver's Mate.
Willingness to travel to Warrington to collect stock before completing deliveries in Shrewsbury. Desirable
Previous experience in furniture delivery, removals, or a similar delivery role.
Experience with loading and unloading goods.
Knowledge of safe manual handling techniques.
Previous experience in driving, logistics, or warehouse operations.
Familiarity with local roads and delivery routes around Shrewsbury and Warrington. Candidates with experience in removals, warehouse work, or other physically demanding roles are also encouraged to apply.
What's On Offer
Daily pay of £120-£140, depending on experience.
Estimated annual earnings of £31,200-£36,400, based on five days per week across 52 weeks.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Van & Insurance provided directly by the company.
Scheduled working hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with drivers typically finishing earlier depending on the day's deliveries.
Support from a dedicated Driver's Mate during deliveries.
Opportunity to develop experience within delivery and logistics.
Supportive working environment.
Varied working day combining driving, teamwork, and physical activity. How to Apply
If you're a reliable and physically fit individual looking for a Furniture Delivery Driver role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV via this advert.
We aim to respond to all successful applications within five working days.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace
