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We are Wilsons Carpets, a family business established in 1968. We employ over 250 people across our stores, warehouse, transport & head office but still hold family business values. Apply now to become a part of our growing team!
We are looking for a Driver - C1 Licence - 7.5t - Day Shift at our Reading Depot, City Centre, 14 Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ
Package
Salary : £13.77 per hour attended (plus OTE £260 per quarter attendance / attitude bonus).
Full Time Permanent Contract
Working Hours : 45 hrs minimum per week, Monday to Friday from 05:00hrs

Benefits

• Private medical insurance and cashback plans after 3 months
• 28 days annual holiday (including UK bank holidays)
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme (after 3 months)
• Generous staff and family discounts on carpets, beds & furniture

Main Responsibilities/Key Tasks

• Adhere to business’s commitments toward Operator Licence Undertakings, including but not limited to;
• Conduct pre and post vehicle checks and record defects accordingly;
• Ensure vehicles defects are recorded in a timely manner;
• Vehicles must be roadworthy at all times;
• Comply with all aspects governed by EU drivers’ hours and working time directive;
• Accurate records in accordance with tachograph legislation must be kept;
• Fulfil the requirements of a daily schedule to deliver as per the business demands, concentrating on but not limited to;
• Performing the daily duties and deliveries in accordance with the timed schedule;
• Undertaking the deliveries in a professional and courteous manner;
• Ensure your vehicle is cleaned both internally and externally;
• Work with the delivery and warehouse teams to load and unload stock onto our modern fleet of vehicles;
• Ensure each load is fully secure and distributed evenly;
• Ensure your professional qualifications, such as, driver certificate of professional competence (DCPC) is valid and kept up to date;
• Attend mandatory and/or company directed training when applicable;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures towards Health and Safety;
• Report any malpractices in accordance with the above;
• Fuel vehicle prior to returning to Depot with relevant Fuel Card;
• Report any accident/incidents to Head of Transport and complete relevant forms within timescales;
• Any other duties as directed by line management.

Competencies/Key Skills Required

• An excellent proven track record in a delivery role (One year minimum);
• Must have a C1 or C Licence
• No more than six penalty points;
• Valid driver digital tachograph card;
• Valid driver CPC qualification;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Able to work off their own initiative;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written;
• Organisational skills including a high level of attention to detail;

Wilsons Furnishers Group
Wilsons Furnishers have traded since 1968, selling all types of flooring products, artificial grass, furniture, and beds nationally through a number of online ecommerce platforms and also a network of 20 locations.
The job advert is an outline summary of the key responsibilities and accountabilities involved in the job role. This is not an exhaustive list, and a full job description will be provided and discussed should the prospective candidate proceed to an interview.
We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Please ensure you have the Right To Work in the UK before applying.
For more information, www.wilsonscarpets.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.77 per hour

Additional pay:

• Quarterly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Delivery Driver: 1 year (required)
• Driver: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/06/2025
Reference ID: ATR 2025 - L

• Adhere to business’s commitments toward Operator Licence Undertakings, including but not limited to;
• Conduct pre and post vehicle checks and record defects accordingly;
• Ensure vehicles defects are recorded in a timely manner;
• Vehicles must be roadworthy at all times;
• Comply with all aspects governed by EU drivers’ hours and working time directive;
• Accurate records in accordance with tachograph legislation must be kept;
• Fulfil the requirements of a daily schedule to deliver as per the business demands, concentrating on but not limited to;
• Performing the daily duties and deliveries in accordance with the timed schedule;
• Undertaking the deliveries in a professional and courteous manner;
• Ensure your vehicle is cleaned both internally and externally;
• Work with the delivery and warehouse teams to load and unload stock onto our modern fleet of vehicles;
• Ensure each load is fully secure and distributed evenly;
• Ensure your professional qualifications, such as, driver certificate of professional competence (DCPC) is valid and kept up to date;
• Attend mandatory and/or company directed training when applicable;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures towards Health and Safety;
• Report any malpractices in accordance with the above;
• Fuel vehicle prior to returning to Depot with relevant Fuel Card;
• Report any accident/incidents to Head of Transport and complete relevant forms within timescales;
• Any other duties as directed by line management