3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£29,744 - £29,744
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Livingston, EH54 7EF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver

Location: Livingston

Salary: £29,744 per annum

Hours: 44 hours per week | 4-day working week | 6:30am start

Pattern: 3-week rotating shift pattern | No Sundays

Join a Leading Employer and Take Your Driving Career to the Next Level

Are you an experienced delivery driver looking for a permanent role with a competitive salary, a great work-life balance and excellent benefits?

We're recruiting for a

3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver to join a busy distribution operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and customer-focused driver who takes pride in delivering a professional service and enjoys working as part of a team.

With a

4-day working week,

no Sunday working and a rotating pattern designed to provide a better work-life balance, this role offers a great combination of stability, variety and time off.

What's on Offer?

Permanent, full-time position

£29,744 per annum

44 hours per week

4-day working week

6:30am start

No Sundays

5-day rest period every 3 weeks

3-week rotating shift pattern:

Week 1:

Monday - Thursday

Week 2:

Wednesday - Saturday

Week 3:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Employee benefits platform with access to a wide range of discounts

Career progression and development opportunities

Employee discount

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Salary Finance scheme

Pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Life assurance

The Role

As a

3.5 Tonne Delivery Driver, you'll be responsible for delivering furniture directly to customers' homes and ensuring every delivery is completed safely, efficiently and professionally.

Working as part of a delivery team, you'll play an important role in providing an excellent customer experience while ensuring all goods are handled and delivered with care.

Your responsibilities will include:

Safely driving a 3.5 Tonne delivery vehicle in line with company procedures and road safety regulations

Delivering furniture to customers' homes according to a scheduled delivery route

Loading and unloading furniture safely and efficiently

Assisting with the delivery and installation of furniture within customers' homes

Working alongside a crew mate to complete daily delivery schedules

Handling furniture carefully to minimise the risk of damage

Providing friendly, professional and helpful customer service at every delivery

Communicating with customers regarding deliveries and ensuring they have a positive experience

Completing vehicle safety checks before starting each shift

Ensuring delivery paperwork and relevant documentation is completed accurately

Reporting any vehicle, delivery or customer issues promptly

Following all company health and safety and manual handling procedures

Maintaining a clean and professional delivery vehicle

Supporting the wider distribution team with loading, unloading and warehouse duties when required

Undertaking regular manual handling and heavy lifting as part of the role

About You

We're looking for reliable, hardworking and customer-focused drivers who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a team.

To be successful, you'll have:

A valid

UK driving licence suitable for driving a 3.5 Tonne vehicle

Previous experience in a delivery, driving or logistics role

Good communication and customer service skills

A professional and friendly approach when dealing with customers

The ability to work effectively as part of a two-person delivery team

Good time management and the ability to follow a daily delivery schedule

A strong understanding of safe driving and manual handling practices

A positive, flexible and reliable attitude

Good physical fitness, as the role involves regular heavy lifting and manual handling

The ability to follow company processes and health and safety procedures

Previous furniture delivery or warehouse experience is desirable but not essential.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a

3.5 Tonne driving role that offers a competitive salary, a

4-day working week, no Sunday working and a rotating shift pattern designed to provide a better work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

With a

5-day rest period every three weeks, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced delivery driver looking for long-term stability and a role that gives you more time away from work.

Apply today and take the next step in your driving career with an organisation that values its people and recognises hard work.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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