Driver's Mate

Driver Hire Canterbury; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

8 hours pay per shift

Free on-site parking

Training & development

Work-life balance

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Driver Hire Canterbury is seeking a reliable Driver's Mate to support deliveries in Ramsgate and surrounding areas. You will work as part of a two-person team delivering beverages to restaurants and bars, loading, unloading, and ensuring timely, professional service.

Shifts start early with long hours Tue–Sat, offering weekly pay, holiday pay, and potential for ongoing local work or permanent hours after a qualifying period.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting.
• Reliable, flexible and able to communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Deliver beverages to hospitality venues as part of a two-person team.
• Load and unload goods and ensure timely, professional deliveries.
• Navigate stairs and tight delivery spaces while handling items safely.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Good communicator

Job description

Driver's Mate - Beverage Deliveries

Location

Ramsgate, Thanet + surrounding areas

Pay

£12.85 - £14.40/hour | Tuesday to Saturday | Weekly Pay

Driver Hire are looking for a reliable Driver's Mate to support one of our key clients based in Ramsgate, specialising in supplying beverages to the restaurant and bar industry. This is a hands-on, active role with the opportunity for ongoing local work and long-term prospects.

The Role

You'll primarily be working as a driver's mate delivering products such as kegs of beer, wine cases, spirits, and soft drinks to hospitality venues. Working in a team of two, you will be responsible for loading and unloading goods and ensuring timely, professional deliveries.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be comfortable with repetitive lifting, handling heavy items, and navigating stairs and tight delivery spaces.

Hours of Work

Start times between 05:00 - 07:00

Average 10-hour shifts, Tuesday to Saturday

What You'll Get

• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Holiday pay - accrued or rolled up
• Pension scheme
• Minimum 8 hours pay per shift
• Free on-site parking
• Training & development opportunities
• Work-life balance - no weekends required
• Chance of permanent work or guaranteed hours after qualifying period

What You Need

• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting
• Reliable, flexible, and a good communicator

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