Drivers Mate

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Driver's Mate in Purfleet. This full-time role involves assisting drivers, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring timely deliveries. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform

Access to GXO University

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial but not essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver in navigating routes and ensuring timely deliveries.
• Help load and unload goods at various locations.
• Engaging with customers in person and via telephone.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

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Have you ever wondered what working as a Driver's Mate on the road would be like? Or perhaps you're interested in joining a reputable organisation that values and prioritises employee career development? Whatever the reason, we have a role for you!

Here at GXO, we’re working together with Shepherd Neame and are looking for Driver Mate to join our team in Purfleet (RM19 1TB).

This is a full-time, permanent position,42 hours per week, covering Monday to Friday. Start times vary between 04:00 and 07:00. During peak periods, occasional Saturday shifts may be required, and these will be paid at time and a half.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An annual salary of £31,668.00
• Overtime paid at time and half
• Holiday pay and Workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!
  
  
  

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Assist the driver in navigating routes and ensuring timely deliveries
• Help load and unload goods at various locations, ensuring all items are handled safely and securely
• Assisting in verifying that all items are matched with the proof of delivery (POD) and obtaining delivery signatures from customers
• Engaging with customers in person and internally via telephone
  
  
  

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Willingness to start early and a can-do attitude
• Comfortable with the physical demands of the role, including heavy lifting
• Ability to work closely with the driver and maintain a positive, professional attitude
• Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial but not essential
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
  
  

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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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