At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver and install premium furniture across the UK and Europe with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join Pineapple, a global leader in innovative furniture design and a top-rated workplace.
- Benefits: Earn over £50,000 with overtime, enjoy 23 days leave, and receive health benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy team socials, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers career growth.
- Qualifications: HGV Class 2 licence, customer service skills, and a commitment to high standards.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
SALARY: £50,000+ OTE including overtime and overnight allowances
DAYS: Monday - Friday, travelling across the UK and Europe
LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent
About The Role
We're looking for professional HGV Class 2 drivers who take genuine pride in their work and enjoy going the extra mile for customers. This is a premium white-glove delivery and installation role, where attention to detail, professionalism and customer care are just as important as driving skills. As part of our growing transport team, you'll deliver and install our specialist furniture throughout the UK and Europe, helping customers create calm, supportive and inspiring environments. Every delivery is an opportunity to provide outstanding service and leave a lasting positive impression.
What You'll Be Doing
- Building positive relationships with customers and ensuring complete satisfaction
- Carefully loading, unloading and handling products to ensure they arrive in perfect condition
- Completing PODs, CMRs and customs documentation where required
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly
- Ensuring loads are secured correctly and transported safely
- Using company technology including PDAs and tracking systems
- Communicating effectively with the Transport Manager and wider team
- Following drivers' hours, tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations
- Maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and presentation
About You
- Friendly, professional and customer-focused
- Well organised and able to work independently
- Reliable and committed to high standards
- Comfortable with a physically active role involving manual handling and furniture installation
- Happy to spend multiple nights away Monday to Friday while on route
Requirements
- Full 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 tramping 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.
- Experience in furniture deliveries/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
Benefits
- Earnings in excess of £50,000 per year including overtime and overnight allowances
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- £60 European overnight allowance
- £40 UK overnight allowance
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
About Pineapple
Founded in 1975, Pineapple is a global leader in designing innovative furniture for challenging environments. With headquarters in Kent and offices in France, Germany and the USA, we're proud to combine quality, innovation and exceptional customer care. Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in both 2024 and 2025, we're passionate about creating a positive workplace where people feel valued and supported.
If you're an HGV Class 2 driver who takes pride in delivering outstanding customer experiences and enjoys being part of a professional, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
Premium Delivery & Installation Driver (HGV Class 2) - UK & European Tramping in Aylesford employer: Pineapple Furniture
Pineapple is an exceptional employer, offering HGV Class 2 drivers a rewarding opportunity to thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment. With competitive earnings exceeding £50,000, generous benefits including a healthcare cash plan and annual leave, and a strong commitment to employee growth through learning and development, we ensure our team members feel valued and empowered. Our recognition as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work highlights our dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture where teamwork, commitment, and innovation are celebrated.
