Alstons (Upholstery) Ltd is one of the leading furniture manufacturers operating in the UK. Our success is built upon teamwork, commitment to excellence and our emphasis on maintaining family values. We have gained an enviable reputation for creating stylish furniture, providing high levels of service and manufacturing quality products within the UK. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Delivery Driver with C&E licence to join our Colchester team based in Essex.
Job Role - Delivery Driver
As a Class C & E driver, you will be responsible for the timely delivery and off loading of furniture to our retail clients. Based in Colchester, you will deliver to high street stores and warehouses nationwide, with some nights away.
Full training will be given.
A full copy of the job description's are available on request.
What you will need to succeed

• HGV Class 1 License Essential
• Experience with draw bar trailers and swap bodies would be desirable
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• A methodical approach to work and excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to start work between 5.30am & 8.00am
• Must be enthusiastic, committed individual
• Ability to work on feet and move large objects weighing up to 34kgs with assistance.
• Able to meet deadlines
• Ability to work using own initiative and with others

What you can expect in return

• Rates of pay from £12.25 per hour plus bonus
• Average 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Auto enrolment pension (after 3 months)
• Death in Service after 6-month probationary period
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays (January - December)
• Discounted furniture after 6-month probationary period.

We're keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, or anything else that makes you, you!
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
Alstons values diversity and promotes equal opportunties.
We will not be able to reply to every applicant. If you have not heard from a member of the HR team within 2 weeks of your application, we will not be shortlisting you on this occassion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.25 per hour
Expected hours: 50 per week
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or over to work at Alstons. Please confirm you are over 18 years of age. Thank you.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Manual handling: 1 year (preferred)
• Delivery driver: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Category CE Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 06/01/2025