HGV Driver Class 2 - UK & European Tramping in Aylesford

Salary: In excess of £50,000. Including base, overtime and overnight allowance

Location: Aylesford, Kent

About the role

At Pineapple, our drivers play a vital role in delivering more than just furniture – they deliver an exceptional customer experience. As our business continues to grow, we’re excited to be expanding our transport team and hiring multiple HGV Class 2 Drivers. This is a fantastic time to join Pineapple and become part of a company that is developing rapidly across the UK and Europe. In this role, you’ll be the friendly face of our company, representing Pineapple with professionalism and pride wherever you go. You’ll complete UK and European tramping routes across countries including Germany, France and Poland, ensuring our products reach customers safely, efficiently and with care. Working as part of a close-knit and supportive team, you’ll deliver and install our furniture to the highest standards while building positive relationships with customers along the way. The role is hands-on and physically active, but incredibly rewarding for someone who takes pride in great service and a job well done.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver and install Pineapple furniture to customers across the UK and Europe, providing a professional "white glove" delivery experience.
• Represent Pineapple as a brand ambassador, ensuring every customer interaction is friendly, helpful and professional.
• Ensure goods are transported safely, legally and efficiently in line with UK and EU driving regulations.
• Work Monday to Friday covering 45 core hours, with overtime paid at time and a half where applicable.
• Overnight allowance £60 for European tramping £40 for UK tramping.
• Carefully load, unload and handle furniture, ensuring products arrive in perfect condition.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks, reporting any faults or defects promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe and presentable vehicle, reflecting our professional standards.
• Secure loads correctly to protect products during transit.
• Follow all drivers’ hours, tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Complete all delivery documentation including PODs, CMRs and customs documentation where required.
• Communicate regularly with the Transport Manager and wider team regarding routes, progress and any issues.
• Use company technology including PDAs, tracking systems and defect reporting tools.
• Plan routes effectively and report delays, incidents or issues quickly and responsibly.
• Follow company Health & Safety procedures, including safe manual handling practices.
• Support the wider team and assist with additional tasks where required.

About you

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys providing excellent service. You will be reliable, professional and comfortable working independently while still feeling part of a supportive team.

• Full and valid UK HGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Experience with European tramping would be desirable and will include multiple nights away (Monday–Friday). As well as UK work.
• Comfortable sleeping in the vehicle Monday – Friday while on route.
• Speaking French or German would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Physically fit and able to manoeuvre and deliver our furniture safely. Manual handling and heavy lifting training provided.
• Experience in furniture delivery/installations would be ideal but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills with a polite and professional manner.
• Commitment to Health & Safety, adhering to company policies and promoting safe working practices.
• Reliable, punctual and a great team player.

You embody our company people values:

• Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals.
• Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
• Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes.
• Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.
• Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach.

Our Culture & Values

Pineapple is a global leader in designing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. Founded in 1975 as a family-run business, we now operate worldwide, with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany, and the USA and a team of over 200 employees. We create mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great, but also fosters a calm, supportive, and inspiring environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference through quality, innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer care. At Pineapple, we foster a positive, inclusive, and vibrant workplace where teamwork and people truly matter. Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025, our culture celebrates collaboration, positivity, and shared achievement.

What we offer you

• Competitive earnings in excess of £50,000 per year, including base salary, overtime and overnight allowances.
• Pension scheme.
• A Healthcare Cash Plan – You can claim for medical expenses, dental or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts.
• 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
• An extra day’s leave for your birthday.
• All new starters, we’ll plant a tree in your honour. We currently have trees planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Madagascar.
• Sustainability-focused – We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact through low carbon operations, renewable energy, and recycled materials.
• Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties. As well as football and netball teams, and other ad hoc events.
• Employee referrals bonus scheme.
• Access to our Learning & Development platform, offering a wide range of online courses, certifications, and professional development tools to support your career growth and skill enhancement.
• High-quality office environment.
• Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We’re committed to ensuring a safe and trustworthy working environment. As part of our recruitment process, a DBS check will be carried out for successful applicants.