Drivers Mate

Workchain; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum of 8 hours paid

Paid every Wednesday

Overtime available

Permanent employment opportunity

Job summary

Workchain in Gloucester is seeking a reliable Drivers Mate to support daily delivery operations. The role is permanent, days shift, paying £13 per hour, with a hands-on focus on loading, unloading and assisting with multi-drop routes across Gloucester.

You will work closely with the driver and wider team to ensure accurate deliveries, safe handling of chilled products and on-time route completion. Previous delivery or physical work is useful, with a committed and punctual approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in handball or similar physical work is useful.
• Delivery/home delivery or multi-drop experience is desirable.
• Able to lift and move goods safely and handle chilled products.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the driver with daily delivery routes.
• Load, unload and move goods safely by hand.
• Assist with home deliveries and store deliveries.
• Complete multi-drop routes with 10+ or 10 stops.
• Deliver goods accurately and courteously.
• Check items and help with safe handling of chilled products.
• Follow delivery instructions, health and safety, and company standards.
• Work efficiently to keep routes on schedule.

Skills

Delivery experience

Physical work

Reliable

Punctual

Customer service

Job description

Drivers Mate Location: Gloucester Pay: £13 per hour Job type: Permanent Shift: Days The company is seeking a reliable Drivers Mate to support delivery operations across Gloucester. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is physically fit, organised and comfortable working as part of a delivery team.

About the company

The company is an independent dairy business serving households and businesses across England and Wales. It processes, packs and delivers fresh milk, cream and complementary products, with operations in Gloucestershire and other regional depots. Its stated focus includes responsible dairy practices, customer service, community and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the driver with daily delivery routes
• Loading, unloading and moving goods safely by hand
• Assisting with home deliveries and retail store deliveries
• Helping complete multi-drop routes with over 10 or under 10 stops
• Delivering goods accurately and courteously
• Checking items and supporting the safe handling of chilled products
• Following delivery instructions, health and safety procedures and company standards
• Working efficiently to help keep routes on schedule

Skills and qualifications

• Experience of handball, delivery work or a similar physical role is useful
• Experience of home delivery, multi-drop or retail store deliveries is desirable
• Able to lift, carry and move goods safely
• Reliable, punctual and well organised
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Able to work well with a driver and wider team
• No formal qualifications are specified for this role

Benefits

• Minimum of 8 hours paid
• Paid every Wednesday
• Overtime available
• Permanent employment opportunity

If you are dependable, hardworking and ready for a practical role supporting deliveries.