Job Description:

Driver / Furniture Installer

Location: Dagenham
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client is a specialist provider of high-quality office furniture solutions, delivering and installing furniture for commercial customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Driver / Furniture Installer to join their professional installations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in furniture installation who takes pride in delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of workmanship in a customer-facing environment.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• Salary review following successful completion of probation
• Company pension scheme after 3 months
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Rising to 25 days holiday after 5 years' service
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Overtime available:
• Saturday paid at 1.5x
• Sunday paid at 2x
• Long-term career development opportunities

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday

• 7:30am - 5:00pm
• 1-hour lunch break

Friday

• 7:30am - 4:30pm
• 30-minute lunch break

Please note that 3 days of annual leave are reserved for the festive shutdown period in December.

The Role

As a Driver / Furniture Installer, you will be responsible for the delivery, assembly, and installation of office furniture at customer sites. Working as part of an experienced team, you will ensure projects are completed safely, professionally, and to a high standard.

You will be expected to utilise your installation expertise to overcome challenges on-site while delivering an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and install office furniture at customer locations.
• Assist with route planning and daily delivery schedules.
• Ensure delivery notes and associated paperwork are completed accurately.
• Carry out furniture installations to a high professional standard.
• Apply problem-solving skills to overcome installation challenges on-site.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams regarding project progress and any issues.
• Complete daily and weekly vehicle checks.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure fuel and AdBlue levels are monitored and replenished.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety procedures and site-specific regulations.
• Support the wider team with any additional duties required by management.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' office furniture installation experience (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (Category B) with a clean driving record.
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong knowledge of furniture assembly and installation techniques.
• Ability to interpret site-specific requirements and work safely.
• Good understanding of Risk Assessments and safe working practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional approach to work.

Desirable

• Forklift Truck (FLT) qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Experience working on commercial office fit-out projects.

Personal Attributes

• Team player who can work effectively with colleagues and other departments.
• Self-motivated and organised.
• Professional and customer-focused.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Committed to delivering high standards of service and workmanship.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Furniture Installer looking to join a growing business where quality, professionalism, and customer service are at the heart of everything they do. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' office furniture fitting/installing experience to be considered.

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