Drivers Mate

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 andamp; 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!