Driver's Mate

Recorra Limited; Lancing; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave

Employee pension scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Charity volunteering opportunities and

On site parking

Job summary

Recorra Limited in Lancing is seeking a Driver's Mate to assist a driver with daily collections of recycling and waste materials across the Brighton area. The role is physically demanding and involves loading materials onto the vehicle, with sacks weighing 15–25kg and regular lifting.

You will ensure safe handling, excellent customer service, and adherence to safety procedures while supporting vehicle checks and occasional offloading at the Lancing depot.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with good teamwork.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Physically able to perform heavy lifting and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver with safe and efficient collections from customer sites.
• Load and unload recyclable materials including sacks and bins.
• Deliver excellent customer service during collections, representing Recorra.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Support with vehicle checks, route completion and offloading at the Lancing depot.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

Physical fitness

Job description

Job Title: Driver's Mate

Location: Unit 6, 30 Chartwell Road, Lancing Business Park, BN15 8TU

Salary: £31,473 annually (pro-rata)

Working Hours: Full-time

The Company:

Recorra is a leading circular economy company, providing services for recycling, data destruction and office supplies in London and the South East. We are born environmentalists, formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operating as an independent commercial organisation.

We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. The role provides the opportunity for you to use your skills to make a difference within a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking company. The culture is energetic, and there will be many opportunities for you to make a substantial contribution to the business.

The Role:

As a Driver's Mate, you'll work alongside one of our drivers, supporting daily collections of recycling and waste materials from businesses across Brighton and the surrounding areas.

Materials commonly collected include:

• Paper and cardboard
• Mixed recycling
• Glass, cans and plastics
• Food waste
• IT equipment and electrical items

The role is physically demanding and involves loading materials onto the vehicle throughout the day. Paper is often collected in sacks weighing approximately 15-25kg, and you will regularly move wheeled bins and other recyclable materials.

Please note: this role requires frequent heavy lifting and a good level of physical fitness.

At the end of each shift, collected materials are returned to our operational site in Lancing for processing. On occasion, you may be asked to assist with offloading activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Driver with the safe and efficient collection of recycling and waste materials from customer sites.
• Load and unload recyclable materials, including sacks, bins and other containers, ensuring all handling is carried out safely.
• Deliver excellent customer service during collections, acting as a professional representative of Recorra.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment for colleagues and customers.
• Assist with vehicle checks, route completion and occasional offloading activities at the Lancing depot.

About you:

We're looking for people who are reliable, hardworking and enjoy working as part of a team.

• A good understanding of Brighton and surrounding areas (desirable)
• A strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A good level of physical fitness, as the role involves regular lifting, loading and moving of recyclable materials
• Excellent customer service skills and a polite, professional manner
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A positive attitude and commitment to health and safety

Benefits:

• 20 days' annual leave
• Employee pension scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Charity volunteering opportunities and social activities
• On site parking

Please Note:

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.