The Sofa Delivery Company (part of the DFS Group)
Delivery & Installation Driver 7.5T
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Delivery & Installation Driver 7.5T
Your New Role: Sofa Delivery Driver (2-Person Delivery Team)
About The Sofa Delivery Company
At The Sofa Delivery Company, we consider a sofa one of the most meaningful items someone can purchase. With a mission to deliver exceptional service, we work towards being the best two-person delivery company in the industry—partnering with brands like DFS and Sofology. As part of the DFS group, we drive for both of these leading retailers.
Our colleagues receive the tools, training, and support necessary to create memorable moments for customers. We recognise and reward outstanding performance, not just for our clients but also for team collaboration. Whether you're in the warehouse, on the road, or delivering straight into customer homes, your role can help deliver moments that matter.
A Standout Offer
Here’s why working for The Sofa Delivery Company stands out:
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Attractive Salary & Bonus
- Compensation of £31,464 per year (equivalent to £15.37 per hour).
- Annual bonus of up to £2,000, paid quarterly for delivering exceptional service.
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Flexible & Predictable Schedule
- 4 days off for every 7 days worked (7 am – 7 pm).
- Equivalent to "working just 6 months of the year"—with guaranteed, permanent leave.
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Stress-Free Operations
- Automated route planning via Apollo, minimising stress and simplifying logistical challenges.
- Well-maintained, reliable vehicles for every job.
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Additional Perks & Support
- Generous discounts (30% off DFS/Sofology products for you + 15% for friends and family).
- Employee wellbeing support: Onsite physiotherapy, health services, and retailer discounts.
- Career growth: Training, tools, and opportunities to progress with the company.
- Comprehensive leave policies: Including maternity, paternity, adoption, and more.
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What Your Day-to-Day Role Entails
You’ll work as a key member of a dynamic 2-person delivery team, responsible for:
- Completing 10–15 deliveries per day, delivering and installing furniture in customers’ homes.
- Ensuring a safe, professional, and quality experience for every customer during delivery.
- Making proactive communication with customers before arrival to confirm safe entry.
- Meeting the customer’s specific requests, ensuring furniture lands in the right rooms.
- Guiding them through post-delivery rubbish disposal, leaving their homes tidy and clean.
- Upholding The Sofa Delivery Company’s standards, embodying the values of our brands.
- Collaborating with your team and managers to foster continuous improvement in service.
- Conducting pre-trip vehicle inspections, reporting defects or missing equipment immediately.
- Strict adherence to all national driving laws and company guidelines.
Who You Are or Could Become
The ideal candidate fits the following profile:
- Holds a valid 7.5T License, Grandfather Rights, or ROI equivalent certification.
- Up-to-date Digi Tacho, CPC Card, and full, certificated (manual) driving licence (relevant for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points).
- Thrives in supportive team environments, preferring collaboration to solitary work.
- Passionate about customer service, with a genuine joy in helping people achieve their vision.
- Physically capable of lifting heavy furniture and navigating varied home structures—sometimes tight spaces, stairs, or complex layouts.
- Skilled at time management and variety, thriving under different daily challenges.
- Compромising safety: above all else, not just personal, but also for colleagues and customers.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion
You can be you, at The Sofa Delivery Company. We celebrate diverse voices, encourage sustained representation, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our growing colleague networks actively support colleagues through different life experiences and identities.
From Doncaster Pride partnerships to introducing Diversity in Retail, their track record prioritises inclusion. Collaborations with Carers UK and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative reflect their ongoing efforts to foster an equal-opportunity workplace.
As an equal-opportunity employer, their priority is building a team that steadily reflects the communities they serve. Your experience matters—unique skill sets and different backgrounds are welcome.
Take the next step and apply today—work with us to deliver moments that matter.
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