Driver's Mate

Pets at Home; Northampton; On-site; GBP 141,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave including Bank holidays

Birthday extra day off

Pension plan

Personal Health Insurance

Life assurance

20% Pets at Home discount scheme

Job summary

Pets at Home is seeking Driver’s Mates to join the Northampton Airlock route. You will work alongside a driver in a 44-ton HGV vehicle, delivering to stores overnight and ensuring stores are securely locked according to pallet procedures.

Start times vary, typically 15:00–19:00 with shifts lasting 8–12 hours. Immediate starts available as part of an established team; roles emphasize safety, security, and excellent teamwork.

Qualifications

• Good spatial awareness and problem solving abilities.
• Willingness to work night shifts.
• Ability to follow security and store procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver with store deliveries.
• Hold keys and alarm codes for stores on route.
• Gain safe access to stores and position pallets.
• Secure premises after deliveries.
• Report variances on driver paperwork.
• Ensure on-time deliveries and maintain safety procedures.

Skills

Spatial awareness

Problem solving

Night shift endurance

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Driver’s Mate (Airlock Colleague)

Northampton (NN4 7ED)

£119.58per shift,minimum 2shifts per week- Tuesday and Sunday, plus opportunities for additional shifts.

At Pets, our aim is to give the nation’s pets what they need to be at their ball-chasing, tail-wagging best. Because we will not rest until every spaniel has a squeezy toy. Every calico has a cat tree. Every rabbit has a run. We are motivated to find the best talent in the Logistics & Distribution industry. Right now, we are looking for Driver’s Mates to join our transport team working out of our Pets at Home storein Northampton.

The Role

Working with the driver in a 44-ton HGV vehicle, you will make product deliveries into stores overnight, and assume full responsibility for ensuring that the stores are securely locked, following the documented store requirements for pallet positioning etc. This is an enjoyable role where standards and security are priority, but much of your night will be travelling together with the driver, so good conversation is a must! The successful candidate will have good spatial awareness, be a keen problem solver and enjoy working through the night.

Start times vary by day, but on average start at 15:00-19:00 with an average shift length of 8-12 hours depending on the route.

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible (immediate starts available) joining an already established team.

Your Responsibilities

• Working alongside EV Cargo drivers to make store deliveries.
• To hold store keys whilst on shift and alarm codes for all the stores on the delivery run
• To gain safe and secure access to all stores on the run
• After palletised stock is presented to you at the delivery door, manoeuvre stock into position in store.
• To secure the premises after the delivery has been dropped.
• Know and apply the health and safety and security procedures.
• Function as key-holder on behalf of Pets at Home Ltd
• To check the pallet counts against the delivery documents and report any variances, on the driver’s paperwork.
• Ensure that the security of the store is not compromised.
• To aid in ensuring that deliveries are made on time, reporting any variances on the driver’s paperwork.
• To ensure that any issues with keys/alarms are reported on time.
• Ensure standards are being met and maintained.
• Awareness, safety, and well-being of others in line with Company procedures and requirements on safe working practices

You will attend each of the stores on the Airlock route and receive full training on the entry and exit routines including the risk assessment, safe system of work, setting of alarm codes, and use of the alarm panel.

What you will get in return

• Attractive rates of pay.
• Annual Leave (including Bank holidays), with an increase after 2 years continuous service.
• An extra day’s holiday when it is your birthday.
• Stakeholder pension plan
• Personal Health Insurance scheme (if in Pension Scheme)
• Life assurance
• 20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks service
• Pets’ “Treats” voluntary benefits package

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job advertisement prior to the stated closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.

“Pets just see people. They are not biased, and they do not discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience do not perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!”