Drivers Mate

DHL Supply Chain; Armthorpe; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

24/7 confidential GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain are seeking a Driver's Mate to support drivers in delivering goods safely and on time at our Doncaster location. The role involves manual handling, loading and unloading, and keeping customers informed of progress.

Candidates should be physically fit with good organisational and basic maths skills. Prior Driver's Mate experience is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness required for manual handling tasks.
• Experience with handling volume orders preferred.
• Strong organisational skills to manage workload.
• Ability to perform basic maths calculations.
• Previous Driver's Mate experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate picking and loading of goods onto the vehicle.
• Assist driver with unloading at licensed premises or homes.
• Keep customers updated on delivery progress.
• Stay in touch with transport team to report issues and complete electronic handheld processes.

Skills

Manual Handling

Delivery Support

Organisational Skills

Basic Maths

Job description

Pay Rate: £32,883.62

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: 5 on 2 off, 4 on 2 off, 4 on 2 off (Start Times 06.00am)

Location: Doncaster, DN3 3FF

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Driver's Mate to play a key role assisting our drivers to deliver goods safely and on time.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Coordinating the picking and loading of goods onto your assigned vehicle prior to delivery
• Accompanying and assisting driver with unloading deliveries at licensed premises or homes
• Keeping customers up to date on the progress of their delivery
• Staying in touch with the transport team to advise of any problems
• Completing relevant processes on an electronic handheld device

This Role Would Suit People Who

• Are physically fit as the role involves lots of manual handling
• Have previous experience of working with volume orders
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage their own workload
• Can perform simple maths calculations
• Previous experience as a Driver's Mate, within a similar environment would be ideal but isn't a deal breaker!

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

who We Are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.