Corus Consultancy
What the job actually involves
You'd be:
- Driving a 7.5-tonne lorry (not a standard van)
- Working in a 2-person team (so you'll have a helper with you)
- Delivering heavy furniture, appliances, and electrical goods into homes
- Doing multiple stops per day (multi-drop)
- Physically lifting and carrying bulky items into customer properties
- Doing vehicle checks, paperwork, and tachograph compliance
What you need
- UK C1 licence (allows 7.5t vehicles)
- Driver CPC (mandatory for professional driving)
- Digital tachograph card
- Good fitness (this is physically demanding work)
- Customer service mindset
Hours & pay structure
- 48 hours per week
- Likely early starts
- Weekly bonus + overtime
Reality of the job (important)
Pros:
- Stable work (home delivery demand is strong)
- No long-haul nights away
- Team-based (you're not alone on the road all day)
- Overtime can boost pay significantly
This job suits you if you:
- Don't mind physical labour
- Prefer being out and about rather than sitting in a warehouse or office
- Are comfortable dealing with customers face-to-face all day
- Want steady hours with overtime opportunities
Immediate starts for the right candidates
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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