Furniture Delivery Driver - Newbridge, Co. Kildare

About Michael Murphy Home Furnishing:

Established in 1974, Murphy Home (previously Michael Murphy Home Furnishing) is Ireland's leading independent, family owned furniture retailer. With six stores nationwide and a strong, award winning online presence, Murphy Home offers a curated range of quality furniture and home accessories designed to bring style and comfort to Irish homes.

As a Furniture Delivery Driver you will be part of a delivery team consisting of you and a qualified driver. You will assist with loading, unloading, assembling furniture, and working with your colleague to take a variety of beautiful, well constructed home furnishings to the homes of our customers.

The role comes with the opportunity to earn extra through incentives - OTE Salary of €33k - €35k

Hours of work are 07:00 - 17:30 Mon Fri

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepares vehicles for loading, ensuring that the vehicle is empty and free of debris or other materials.
• Loads furniture and/or other merchandise onto vehicles, ensuring that items are arranged according to standard accepted practices and procedures to minimize shifting during transport; utilizes protective coverings and restraint devices, as necessary.
• Removes furniture and other merchandise from the vehicle by properly handling such items to prevent damage.
• Performs routine maintenance of the truck, as necessary; inspects truck equipment and supplies, including tyres, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water; reports maintenance needs to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager.
• Enhance the customer's shopping experience.
• Consistently interact with our customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism.
• Learn and develop skills to assemble furniture in a customer's home as well as minor touch up and furniture repair.
• Consistently make good decisions with minimal supervision.
• Work safely in a customer focused, fast paced environment.

Qualifications and skills

• A minimum of 1 year of experience driving long wheelbase vans.
• Must have a valid driver's license - B license
• Must be comfortable reading maps and operating GPS units
• Ability to perform heavy manual labour for extended periods of time as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to consistently lift/move furniture, bedding, and accessories.
• Must have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Join the Michael Murphy Team?

• We are a well established company with 50 years in business.
• We're fun and have a positive work environment
• Provide staff discounts
• Culture of developing and promoting from within the company.