Drivers Mate

Job Description

Job Title:
Drivers Mate

Location:
North Yorkshire

Salary:
£13.50 per hour

Overtime:
Paid at time and a third after 40 hours

Contract:
Full-time, permanent

Working Pattern:
Wednesday–Sunday

Travel:
UK-wide deliveries, with occasional overnight stays

Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a reliable and hardworking Drivers Mate to join a busy and growing delivery operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a full-time, permanent position working alongside an experienced HGV Class 2 driver as part of a two-person delivery team.

You'll play an important role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries safely, efficiently and with excellent customer service. The role involves travelling nationwide, handling heavy and bulky products and working closely with your delivery partner to ensure every job is completed to a high standard.

If you're physically fit, enjoy working as part of a team and aren't afraid of hard work, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Work alongside an HGV Class 2 driver as part of a two-person delivery team.

Deliver fully assembled kitchen units to customers' homes throughout the UK.

Assist with loading and unloading units safely and efficiently.

Handle heavy and bulky products, including carrying units into customers' properties.

Provide excellent customer service and represent the business professionally at all times.

Ensure deliveries are completed accurately and within scheduled timeframes.

Check goods for damage or shortages and report any discrepancies.

Use handheld scanners to record and confirm completed deliveries.

Maintain regular communication with the transport office regarding delays, breakdowns or delivery issues.

Follow all health and safety procedures, ensuring safe manual handling practices.

Requirements:

Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling.

A positive, hardworking attitude with a willingness to get stuck in.

Reliable, punctual and well organised.

Good communication and customer service skills.

Comfortable working as part of a two-person team.

Flexible approach to working hours and occasional overnight stays.

Previous experience in delivery, warehousing, logistics or as a Drivers Mate would be advantageous.

A full UK driving licence may be required for combined Driver/Drivers Mate positions.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate £13.50 per hour.

Overtime paid at time and a third after 40 hours.

Weekly pay.

Full-time, permanent employment.

30 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Employee discount scheme.

Company uniform provided.

Workplace pension scheme.

Training and development opportunities.

Opportunity to develop your career within an established and growing business.

To apply
, please submit your CV to
or alternatively call the office on (phone number removed).

KBB Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK unless otherwise stated