Drivers Mate

JDR Recruitment; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment (Mansfield) are recruiting for Drivers Mates / Customer Delivery Assistants in Newark, NG24, to join their home delivery team. The role involves delivering white goods in a 2-man team, with shifts starting at 7am and a fixed 5 on/3 off rota, including weekends.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 25kg, provide excellent customer service, and assist the driver with navigation. DBS check is required before starting. DBS and a paid induction are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Delivering white goods to customer properties as part of a 2-man team.
• Lifting and carrying up to 25kg, with strict manual handling and safety.

Responsibilities

• Delivering white goods such as American fridges, televisions, etc. to customer properties, working as part of a 2-man team.
• Lifting and carrying up to 25kg at a time, ensuring strict adherence to manual handling and health and safety at all times.
• Acting as the face of the business, ensuring excellent customer service and professionalism at all times.
• Assisting the driver with navigation and contacting the customer via phone to advise of arrival times etc.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical effort

Job description

• Drivers Mates Required
• Newark, NG24
• 5 on, 3 off, 7am starts
• Induction 22nd October @9am

JDR Recruitment (Mansfield) are working in partnership with our leading home delivery client based in Newark, NG24 to recruit for a number of Drivers Mates / Customer Delivery Assistants to join their team.

Duties of the Role:

• Delivering white goods such as American fridges, televisions, etc. to customer properties, working as part of a 2-man team
• Lifting and carrying up to 25kg at a time, ensuring strict adherence to manual handling and health and safety at all times
• Acting as the face of the business, ensuring excellent customer service and professionalism at all times
• Assisting the driver with navigation and contacting the customer via phone to advise of arrival times etc.

Shift Pattern:

This role is working a fixed rota of 5 on 3 off which will include weekends.

Please do not apply if you can only commit to Monday to Friday as the shift pattern is fixed and cannot be amended.

Location:

Newark, Nottinghamshire - NG24

Candidates with their own transport are preferred as public transport does not run on weekends in the area.

Shift Times:

Shifts start at 7am and typically last between 8-10 hours, depending on routing, traffic, etc.

Rate of Pay:

This role pays £12.81 per hour, paid weekly in arrears. Overtime is paid at time and a half for all hours worked after 45 hours per week, with regular overtime available.

Induction / Start Date:

After induction we are looking for candidates who can start work straight away following this induction. Please only apply if you are able and willing to start work on rota immediately. The induction is paid, following completion of your first shift.

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the nature of the role, all candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check prior to starting work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.