Drivers Mate

GXO; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading logistics provider is seeking an experienced Driver's Mate to join their team in Northampton. This full-time role requires loading and unloading of goods, ensuring proper delivery to customers, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in a similar position, a flexible attitude, and the ability to work unsupervised. The position offers a competitive salary, KPI bonuses, and numerous benefits, including career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Access to discounts via Hapi App

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a driver’s mate would be desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly in relation to shifts and duties.
• Capable of working unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery drivers by loading/unloading heavy goods.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Assist with vehicle safety checks and secure loads.
• Help find addresses and navigate routes.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Positive attitude to work

Good timekeeping

Job description

Are you an experienced Drivers matelooking for a change? Would you like to work for a market leading company with fantastic benefits? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

Here atGXO Logistics, we are looking for a Drivers mateto join our team inNorthampton. You’llbe responsible for working as a two-person crew delivering on our Kitchens & Bathrooms contract with thepassion to deliver excellent Customer Service for Wickes.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working on a Tuesday to Saturday contracted to 45 hours per week.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An annual salary of £28,571.40 paid monthly
• KPI Bonus of £1300
• 28 days annual leave
• Workplace pension
• Access to our Hapi App platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support delivery drivers by loading/unloading heavy goods (like furniture/appliances)
• Provide excellent customer service by handling deliveries, getting signatures, and ensuring items are correctly placed
• Assist with vehicle safety checks and ensure the load is secure for transport
• Help find addresses, navigate routes, and ensure correct delivery to the customer's home
• Assist throughout the delivery and collection process

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience as a driver’s mate would be desirable
• Excellent customer service is essential to the role
• Have a positive, flexible attitude to work
• Good timekeeping, with the ability to work unsupervised
• Be flexible in relation to shifts and duties

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.