Driver&Rsquo;S Mate

Active Force Recruitment Ltd; Woodford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Force Recruitment Ltd is seeking a reliable Driver's Mate for ongoing work in GL13. You will join a two-person delivery team, assist with loading and unloading, carry deliveries into customer premises, and help keep deliveries running smoothly from early morning.

The role is hands-on, with early start times, and offers an hourly rate in the £13.50–£15.00 range. You will work closely with the driver to ensure safe and efficient deliveries.

Qualifications

• Must be able to get to GL13 reliably for a 5:00am start.
• Physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting, carrying and manual handling.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Happy working on your feet throughout the day.
• Able to follow instructions and work safely as part of a two-person delivery team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver with deliveries to businesses across the local area.
• Load and unload the delivery vehicle.
• Carry deliveries into business premises and customer locations.
• Help move and handle products throughout the delivery run.
• Support the driver with route organisation and keeping deliveries running smoothly.
• Ensure goods are handled carefully and delivered safely.
• Provide friendly and professional service to customers.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy and organised vehicle.
• Work closely with the driver to ensure each delivery run is completed efficiently.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Reliable

Punctual

Manual handling

Customer service

Job description

Active Force are looking for a reliable and energetic Driver's Mate to join our team, working with one of our valued clients based in GL13.

You’ll be working as part of an established two-person delivery team, assisting with deliveries of luxury potatoes to businesses across the local and surrounding areas.

This is an active, hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys keeping busy, working as part of a team and being out on the road. You’ll support the driver with loading and unloading the vehicle, carrying products into customer premises and ensuring deliveries are completed safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting the driver with deliveries to businesses across the local and surrounding areas
• Loading and unloading the delivery vehicle
• Carrying deliveries into business premises and customer locations
• Helping move and handle products throughout the delivery run
• Supporting the driver with route organisation and keeping deliveries running smoothly
• Ensuring goods are handled carefully and delivered safely
• Providing a friendly and professional service to customers
• Helping maintain a clean, tidy and organised vehicle
• Working closely with the driver to ensure each delivery run is completed efficiently

Working Hours & Pay

• Pay rate: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
• Location: GL13
• Start time: 5:00am
• Work type: Ongoing work
• Shift length: Typically 9-10 hours, depending on completion of the delivery run

Requirements

• Must be able to get to GL13 reliably for a 5:00am start
• Previous experience in a Driver's Mate, warehouse or delivery role is beneficial but not essential
• Physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting, carrying and manual handling
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Happy working on your feet throughout the day
• Comfortable working as part of a two-person delivery team
• Positive attitude and good customer service skills
• Able to follow instructions and work safely and responsibly

Why Join Active Force?

• Ongoing work with a valued client
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.50-£15.00
• Regular early starts and full working days
• Opportunity to work as part of an established delivery team
• An active role with plenty of variety