Trainee Driver

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector:
Transport, Logistics Region:
South East

Location:

Chelmsford Salary

Description:

Starting salary of £27,104 to £34,277 once a qualified 7.5t driver Posted: 22/01/2026 Recruiter:
The Sofa Delivery Company Job  Job Views: 1

Ready to kickstart your driving career? Join us as a Trainee Driver at The Sofa Delivery Company, where you'll embark on our in-house Driving School programme! During your first 12 weeks, you’ll drive a 3.5-ton van as we prepare you to upgrade to your 7.5-ton driving licence. Don’t worry if you’re new to driving a 7.5-ton vehicle – we’ll guide you through the entire process.

From covering the costs of your training and medical assessments to offering time off for your Theory & Hazard tests and Driver Training, we’ve got you covered. Once you’ve completed your training and passed the necessary tests, you'll be promoted to a 7.5T Driver role, with a pay increase to match! It’s a win-win, and we’ll have you delivering with confidence in no time!

With our 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, 7am - 7pm, you’ll have plenty of time to relax, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.

• Delivering furniture safely and professionally to customers’ homes.
• Keeping customers in the loop with pre-delivery communication, so they know exactly when to expect you.
• Ensuring that furniture is delivered to the room of choice and leaving no rubbish behind.
• Working alongside your team and senior managers to provide feedback and improve service standards.
• Represent the Sofa Delivery Company values and those of our brand partners in everything that you do.
• Comply with all driving laws as defined by the government and all company policies and procedures.

• A valid UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer.
• At least 2 years of driving experience, with no drink/drug driving convictions.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn!

• Competitive salary plus a quarterly bonus for delivering amazing service.
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, giving you more time to relax and recharge.
• 30% off DFS, Sofology, and Dwell products for you, plus 15% for friends and family.
• Access to a range of perks, including retailer discounts, free on-site physio sessions, and health services.
• Tools, training, and support to help you grow with us.
• Maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and more.

Join us, and let’s deliver moments that matter – together.