Drivers Mate

Rapier Employment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Driver’s Mate to join their home delivery team in Maidstone. The successful candidate will assist the driver in delivering customer orders, ensuring excellent service and safety. Responsibilities include making pre-calls to customers, loading/unloading goods, and maintaining a positive attitude. Ideal candidates should have good teamwork skills and be reliable, with flexibility in working hours. This full-time role offers competitive pay, overtime, and various benefits.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Overtime after 48 hours

28 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Full training provided

Long-term work with permanent opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• Must be reliable and well-organized.
• Flexibility with shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the driver in delivering customer orders safely.
• Make pre-calls to customers with estimated delivery times.
• Assist with loading/unloading and handling goods safely.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Reliability

Strong timekeeping

Self-motivation

Job description

Driver’s Mate – Allington

Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing

Pay: £14.01 per hour (overtime £21.02 after 48 hours)

The Role: We’re recruiting Driver’s Mates to join a busy 2-person home delivery team based in Allington. You’ll support the driver in delivering customer orders safely and on time, while providing excellent customer service at every stop.

Key Responsibilities

• Making pre-calls to customers with estimated delivery times
• Handling PODs and assisting with basic customer service queries
• Assisting with loading/unloading and ensuring goods are handled safely
• Maintaining a professional and positive attitude throughout the day

Please note: this role can be physically demanding, involving some heavy lifting. A team-focused approach and commitment to customer satisfaction are essential.

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 2 off, 4 on / 2 off, 5 on / 2 off (7-day operation).

Flexibility required – not a Monday to Friday role.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Overtime after 48 hours
• 28 days holiday per year (PAYE)
• Pension scheme
• Mortgage references available
• Full training provided
• Long-term, ongoing work with permanent opportunities

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role (preferred, not essential)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, well‑organised, and flexible with shifts
• Strong timekeeping and self‑motivation

If you’re hardworking, reliable, and enjoy working in a hands‑on, team-focused environment, this is a great opportunity to build a long‑term career.