Drivers Mate
Darlington
Drivers Mate
Location: Darlington, DL1 4XT
Hours: Monday to Friday - early starts from 4:00am
Pay: £12.21
We are currently recruiting Drivers Mates to assist with kitchen and white goods deliveries across the UK. Working from our Darlington depot, you will be part of a two-person delivery team, providing a high-quality, room-of-choice delivery service to residential customers.
Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.
This is a physically demanding role with early starts and long days. Applicants must be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting (up to 5 tonnes per day), often involving stairs or flats. A valid UK Driving Licence is essential, as you may be required to drive a van.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the driver in delivering kitchen units and white goods (cookers, dishwashers, washing machines, etc.)
- Deliver items to specific rooms inside customers' homes
- Operate a handheld device to scan deliveries and capture photos for proof of delivery
- Uphold a "white glove" delivery standard - being professional, careful, and courteous
- Ensure all goods are handled with care and delivered safely
- Support the driver with navigation and route management
Requirements:
- Physically fit - able to lift and move heavy items throughout the day
- Full UK Driving Licence - essential
- Comfortable with early starts (4-5am) and long shifts
- Good customer service skills and professional attitude
- Basic knowledge of using handheld electronic devices (e.g. scanners/tablets)
- Reliable and punctual
Why Join Us?
- Work as part of a friendly, hardworking team
- Be part of a growing business that covers a wide area from our Darlington hub
- Deliver to a variety of locations across the country
- No weekend work - Monday to Friday operation only
Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!
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Recruiter: Manpower UK
Salary: £12 to £14 Per Hour
Reference: BBBH411139