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The job:This is an exciting opportunity to join our delivery service team at Dreams. As a Delivery Driver, you`ll play a key role in serving our customers, ensuring their perfect bed is delivered without a hitch.Your standard working week will be 38.75 hrs (excluding breaks), however you`ll be paid in accordance with total hours worked to allow for variations in daily routes. This includes working Saturdays with a day off in the week. No Sundays!Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day...-You`ll be out on the road, driving one of our 3.5-tonne vans and working alongside an assistant to fulfil our high-quality home delivery service. -At every touchpoint during delivery, you`ll be acting as a professional representation of the Dreams brand.-You`ll be hands-on in this physical role, so you might be lifting anything from a mattress to a sofa bed, alongside your driver assistant. But don`t worry, our vehicles are loaded for you ahead of your shift so you can focus on getting on your way. -With the help of our training, you`ll become an A* assembler. Whilst you build a range of bedroom furniture in our customers` homes, you`ll have the opportunity to develop a strong rapport with them.-Every step of the way, you`ll go the extra mile by providing an exceptional service to each and every customer. In your dream role, you`ll receive:-Competitive salary: £14.70 hourly rate-Bonus: Performance-related monthly bonus to recognise our superstar dreamers. -Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.-Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.-Learning and development: Our comprehensive induction program gives you the best possible start to your career with us, with the opportunity to progress into different business areas as your experience grows. -Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling.
The Person:
This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:-People-first: You will have a friendly and personable nature, with a passion for great service and making our customers happy!-Confident driver: We`ll need you to have a current valid UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.-Experience: Previous 3.5T van driving experience is a must, and it would be super handy if you also had some knowledge of home delivery services.-Team player: Every dreamer plays a role in making each day enjoyable, so you`ll have a positive work ethic and thrive as a part of a team.-Resilient: We know things don`t always go to plan, so remaining calm under pressure is important.-Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you`ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with customers and colleagues.-Willing to learn: To begin with, your ability to follow instructions will be important. As part of your induction, we`ll train you to be a top-notch assembler, so being open and willing to learn will be a big help. -Flexible: You will need to be flexible with your working hours, including working on Saturdays.