Drivers Mate

Staffline; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend shift rate

Job summary

Brightwork Ltd, part of the Staffline Group, is seeking a dependable Drivers Mate for an established furniture deliveries operation in Bellshill. You'll work as part of a team to help drivers, load heavy stock, and deliver to homes with a professional service.

Day shifts start early, weekend work on a rota, with shift patterns and enhanced weekend rates. Prior warehouse or delivery experience is helpful but not essential, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
• Must be able to perform manual handling and work in a physically demanding role.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Able to work well in a team and support colleagues.
• Flexible to work varied shifts, including weekends when required.
• Previous warehouse, delivery, or Drivers Mate experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver with furniture deliveries to homes/flats.
• Load and unload heavy stock safely and efficiently.
• Help ensure deliveries are completed on time and to company standards.
• Support with vehicle checks and maintain a clean workspace.
• Handle delivery paperwork and obtain proof of delivery as needed.
• Provide a professional and friendly service to customers and store teams.
• Follow all health and safety procedures on the road and at delivery sites.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Manual handling

Reliability

Team player

Flexible shifts

Delivery experience

Job description

We're looking for a dependable and hardworking

Drivers Mate to join our team, for an established logistics operation in

Bellshill.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being active, working as part of a team, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Your Time at Work

As a Drivers Mate, your duties will include:

• Assisting the driver with the delivery of furniture to homes and flats.
• Loading and unloading heavy stock safely and efficiently.
• Helping to ensure deliveries are completed on time and in line with company standards.
• Supporting with vehicle checks and maintaining a clean working environment.
• Handling delivery paperwork and obtaining proof of delivery where required.
• Providing a professional and friendly service to customers and store teams.
• Following all health and safety procedures while on the road and at delivery sites.

Our Perfect Worker

The ideal candidate will have:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to carry out manual handling tasks and work in a physically demanding role.
• A reliable and punctual approach to work.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts when required.
• Previous warehouse, delivery, or Drivers Mate experience is beneficial but not essential.

Key Information and Benefits

• Industry: Furniture & Home Furnishings
• Shift: Day shift, 6am starts, 4 or 5 shifts out of 7 (weekends required on a rota basis)
• Pay Rate: £13.15 for weekdays, £14.00 for weekends
• Enhanced weekend shift rate.

About Brightwork

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.