Drivers Mate

GXO Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading logistics company in Northampton is seeking an experienced Drivers mate for a full-time, permanent role. Responsibilities include supporting delivery drivers, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring safe transport of goods. The position offers an annual salary of £28,571.40, a KPI bonus, 28 days of annual leave, and various career development opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess strong customer service skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work unsupervised.

Benefits

Annual salary of £28,571.40

KPI Bonus of £1300

28 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Access to Hapi App discounts

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery drivers by loading/unloading heavy goods.
• Provide excellent customer service by handling deliveries.
• Assist with vehicle safety checks and ensure the load is secure.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Flexible attitude

Good timekeeping

Job description

Are you an experienced Drivers mate looking 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 at GXO Logistics, we are looking for a Drivers mate to join our team in Northampton.

You’ll be responsible for working as a two-person crew delivering on our Kitchens & Bathrooms contract with the passion 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.