Delivery Driver 7.5T in Crawley

At Blueleaf, we’re passionate about supporting those who care for others.

We work closely with our customers in the care sector to provide high-quality care home products, consumables, and furniture that truly make a difference.

Role Overview

Blueleaf is looking to recruit a Multi‑drop Delivery Driver (7.5T) to join our team at our distribution centre in Crawley, West Sussex.

As the face of the company, the ideal candidate will bring positivity and a passion for delivering quality service to our customers.

The role also involves assisting in warehouse duties as required.

This is a permanent full‑time role, working 45 hours a week, Monday to Friday, from 05:00 am to 02:00 pm. Immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of deliveries and customer authorisation, and ensure all documentation is submitted to management on time.
• Use the mobile link system for EPOD (electronic POD) for all deliveries.
• Properly use and maintain all delivery equipment.
• Lift heavy products or parcels when required.
• Drive safely and comply with all driving laws and regulations to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Keep the company vehicle clean, well‑maintained, and fit for safe driving standards at all times.
• Carry out pre‑ and post‑driving vehicle checks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory breaks and other tachograph rules.
• Follow the pre‑planned route accurately unless authorised to deviate by line manager or planners.
• Communicate with customers by phone to update them on delivery times if there are any issues or changes to their estimated time of arrival.
• Maintain communication with management regarding any issues or changes to delivery, route or schedule.
• Inform management of obstructions that may affect safe and efficient deliveries.
• Record and monitor all customer orders and collection notes.
• Use correct procedures for all customer delivery/collection discrepancies, such as shortages or overs, and advise the relevant department contacts.
• Operate safely in compliance with all health and safety and environmental regulations, and wear the safety equipment provided by the company.
• Ensure that all customer orders are picked, packed, checked, and dispatched either by courier or loaded on delivery vehicles in a timely manner to required standards, with appropriate paperwork completed.
• Assist with goods‑in and replenishment of pick faces, ensuring all goods are stored in the appropriate location.
• Maintain a clean and tidy warehouse and yard to aid operational efficiency, promptly clear spillages, and minimise waste.
• Perform general warehouse duties when required.
• Make recommendations to improve efficiency and add value.

Experience & Qualities

• Full 7.5T driving licence (C1) with no more than three penalty points.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital tachograph card.
• Previous warehouse delivery experience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise workload.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work and information.
• Team spirit and willingness to participate as a full member of the team.
• Passion for delivering quality service and making customers happy.
• Basic understanding of warehouse picking, checking, loading, and dispatch processes.
• Good knowledge of the road network and geography.

Benefits

Salary of £34,824 per annum, paid breaks, and 33 days holiday inclusive of bank and public holidays.

Eligibility for a discretionary bonus scheme.

Welfare benefits include auto‑enrolment into the pension scheme, Death in Service benefit, access to the Medicash scheme for cash back on healthcare bills, and a wide range of wellbeing benefits, such as an employee assistance program.

Location

Crawley Depot, West Sussex.

Blueleaf is an equal opportunities employer.

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