Drivers Mate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

GP consultations

Discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Driver's Mate in Doncaster to help our drivers deliver goods safely and on time. The role involves coordinating loading, assisting with unloading, and keeping customers informed of progress across routes.

Successful applicants will be physically fit for manual handling and able to work in a fast-paced logistics environment, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork. Training and a range of employee benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit due to manual handling
• Experience working with volume orders preferred
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload
• Ability to perform simple maths calculations

Responsibilities

• Coordinate picking and loading of goods onto the assigned vehicle
• Assist driver with unloading at licensed premises or homes
• Keep customers updated on delivery progress
• Liaise with transport team to report problems and complete handheld device processes

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

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.