Delivery & Installation Driving Assistant

Overview

The Sofa Delivery Company, part of the DFS Group, is dedicated to delivering exceptional service as a two-person delivery team for DFS and Sofology brands. Our mission is to provide excellent customer experiences by delivering sofas and furniture safely, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver furniture into customers' homes carefully and professionally, ensuring no damage to items or property.
• Communicate with customers in advance to confirm delivery timing.
• Place furniture in the customer's specified room and ensure no rubbish is left behind.
• Uphold the company's values along with those of our partner brands at all times.
• Collaborate with team members and management to offer feedback and help elevate service quality continually.

Candidate Profile

• Ability to work effectively as part of a two-person delivery team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented attitude.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy furniture and navigating challenging spaces like stairs.
• Commitment to safety for oneself and others, and pride in delivering quality work.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary of £27,505 annually (£13.39 per hour) plus an annual performance bonus up to £2,000 paid quarterly.
• Location allowance of £2,000.
• Work schedule is a permanent 4-on, 4-off rotation from 7am to 7pm, totaling 39.35 hours per week.
• Use of the ‘Apollo’ routing system to optimize delivery routes efficiently.
• Well-maintained vehicles provided for driving.
• 30% discount on DFS and Sofology products for employees, and 15% discount for friends and family.
• Supportive workplace culture with wellbeing services such as onsite physio, health benefits, and retailer discounts.
• Comprehensive career development opportunities with training and tools to help employees grow.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
• The role involves a hands-on, physically demanding environment requiring frequent lifting and maneuvering furniture.
• The company promotes equity, inclusion, and values diversity, welcoming applications even if candidates don’t fully meet all criteria.