HGV Shunter Driver

What you'll be doing

Responsibilities:

• Safe and professional movement of HGV vehicles on site, whilst working in a timely manner in order to facilitate production requirements
• Comply with all driving laws as defined by the government and all company policies, procedures and directives
• Fully understand and adhere to the rules and regulations of driving hours, tachograph and the road transport directive
• Able to correctly operate a tachograph with a full understanding of UK Transport Law
• Must be flexible with start and finish times dependant on the business needs
• Required to cover HGV Class 1 deliveries in order to maintain business continuity when required
• Work with the warehouse and transport teams to ensure that equipment is presented for loading, unloading and parked for onward delivery in a safe and timely manner
• Work with the warehouse and transport teams to ensure that equipment is presented for loading, unloading and parked for onward delivery in a safe and timely manner
• Carry out daily inspections of allocated vehicle and equipment, informing the line manager of any defects and/or damage immediately
• Ensure that any damages to your vehicle or other property is reported your manager as soon as possible, following the correct reporting processes
• Uphold good standards of personal presentation every day
• Professional conduct at all times if/when representing the Company to all personnel
• Ensure that the Company’s Health & Safety Policies are rigorously applied.
• Ensure yard organisation is optimised ensuring vehicles are accessible in order to achieve prearranged delivery times

The role is for you if...

• You hold an HGV class 1 licence
• Have 2 years driving experience (preferred)
• Great communication skills
• Motivated
• Great integrity

About DFS

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969. 

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’. 

DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.

DFS Benefits

We want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:

• A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
• Holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get!) 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
• Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more. 
• Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
• Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Sharesave Scheme
• Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay