Customer Delivery Driver – 7.5T Vehicle

About the role

We are seeking an experienced 7.5‑tonne driver to join our home‑delivery team in Accrington. You will be the face of Bensons for Beds, delivering and assembling beds, mattresses and furniture in customers’ homes while providing a friendly, professional service.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver beds, mattresses and furniture to customer residences, Monday‑Friday only.
• Assemble items in the room of the customer’s choice and ensure a tidy finish.
• Use a PDA to record deliveries and complete paperwork accurately.
• Drive safely, maintain vehicle standards and adhere to EU driving and tachograph legislation.
• Work as part of a two‑person team, supporting each other to meet service standards.

Required profile

• UK Cat C1 driving licence with a valid CPC/DQ digital driver card.
• Previous commercial experience driving a 7.5 t vehicle.
• Experience using digital tachographs and a PDA.
• Strong people skills and prior customer‑facing experience.
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy furniture safely; manual‑handling experience is essential.
• Age 21 years or older and understanding of EU driving legislation.

Required skills

• Operation of a 7.5 t vehicle (Cat C1).
• Digital tachograph operation.
• PDA usage for delivery documentation.
• Manual handling of heavy items.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus a performance bonus (average £60 per week).
• Monday‑Friday schedule – no weekend work.
• Paid training with a £20 weekly bonus for the first 12 weeks.
• Life assurance and access to Medicash health‑reward discounts.
• Up to 50 % discount on Bensons for Beds products.