At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive across the UK delivering stunning kitchens with a friendly team.
- Company: Join DIY Kitchens, the UK's top online kitchen retailer with a family vibe.
- Benefits: Earn £17/hour plus overtime, enjoy staff discounts and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, overnight stays, and a dynamic team await you!
- Why this job: Be the face of our brand, meet customers, and stay active on the road.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV Class 2 licence, CPC, and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 17 - 17 £ per hour.
Location: Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds
Shift Pattern: Variable Hours (40hrs per week)
Salary: £17.00 per hour, then time and a third over 40 hours
Company Overview
DIY Kitchens is the UK's number 1 online kitchen retailer, a family-owned business with three world class, state-of-the-art manufacturing sites in Yorkshire. We've been manufacturing our kitchens since 1982 and we pride ourselves on producing stunning kitchens that our customers love, finished to the highest standard and built to last.
We're rated 'Excellent' by our customers on Trustpilot and have even been awarded 'Best Rated Kitchen Brand' by Which? magazine. We have exciting opportunities for you to join our team of 600+ colleagues and grow your career with us - in return we'll reward you with some fantastic benefits and a great future with a friendly, dynamic company.
Position Overview
As an HGV Class 2 Driver at DIY Kitchens, you won't just be behind the wheel - you'll be the face of our company, travelling across the UK with your drivers mate to deliver our beautifully crafted fully assembled kitchens directly to customers' homes. This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you'll spend your days on the road, meeting customers, and working as a two-person team to unload kitchens safely and professionally.
Deliveries can include heavy lifting of fully assembled units, so this role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active and working as part of a close-knit team. Please note: Some routes may require overnight stays in the cab with your driver's mate. Because of this, drivers must bring their own overnight equipment (bedding, toiletries, etc.) each shift.
What You Will Be Doing
- Driving a Class 2 vehicle across the UK to deliver fully assembled kitchens
- Being the friendly, professional face of DIY Kitchens at each customer visit
- Working closely with your drivers mate to unload kitchens safely
- Manoeuvring and lifting heavyweight kitchen components
- Be responsible for the safety and legal compliance of your vehicle, e.g. checks to ensure weight and load distribution complies with axle and gross weight guidance and that your loads are secure.
- Use of a reporting App for your daily checks, reporting any maintenance requirements or damages in a timely manner
- Completing delivery paperwork including the use of a handheld scanner and maintaining excellent communication
- Keeping your vehicle clean and tidy
- Being prepared for overnight stays
- Providing great service and representing the brand positively on the road
- Keeping up to date with the Transport team, reporting any delays, accidents, breakdowns or discrepancies
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys independence, customer interaction, and an active, hands-on working day.
About You
We're looking for reliable, hardworking drivers who take pride in doing a job well. Ideal candidates will:
- Hold a valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence (no more than 6 points)
- Have a valid CPC after successfully completing the 35hr periodic training and Digi Tacho card
- Be comfortable with heavy lifting
- Enjoy customer-facing work
- Be reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
- Be flexible to working hours - this isn't a 9am to 5pm job - there will be early starts, late nights, some overtime, evenings and weekends and overnight stays.
- Work well as part of a two-person team
- Be happy to bring overnight gear to each shift
- Enjoy driving and travelling around the UK
- Have good communication and people skills
- No drink or drug offences in the last 10 years
- Previous experience in multi-drop or home delivery is helpful but not essential.
Why Join DIY Kitchens?
- Competitive hourly pay including overtime rates
- Full training provided
- Friendly two-person delivery teams
- Supportive working environment
- Stable, long-term employment
- Staff discount on kitchens
- Complimentary hot drinks and comfy canteen area onsite
- Free parking
If you're a reliable Class 2 driver who loves being on the road, meeting customers, and working in a hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you!
HGV Class 2 Driver - KITCHEN DELIVERY (WEDS-SUN) in Sherburn in Elmet employer: DIY Kitchens
At DIY Kitchens, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that values our employees as much as our customers. As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you'll enjoy competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to grow your career while delivering beautifully crafted kitchens across the UK. With a friendly team culture, comprehensive training, and benefits like staff discounts and free parking, you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us in Sherburn in Elmet.
